Cold War Warrior's photos with the keyword: Cemetery

A Roll of Honour dedicated to members of the RAF from Bromsgrove who died during WW2. To the right a card honouring Flight Sergeant Eric Wheeler, Wireless Operator and Air Gunner, missing in action over Italy in 1943. The church of St John the Baptist dates from the 12th Century, but construction is chiefly from the 14th and 15th Centuries; it is another church on which the Victorian architect Gilbert Scott worked. In the churchyard is the base of an ancient preaching cross, and inside, the WW1 memorial bears int. al. the name of Captain Noel Chavasse, one of only three servicemen to earn two Victoria Crosses.

The white ensign used by HMS Croome during service off North Africa in WW2. It was presented to St John's and the people of Bromsgrove in 1943. HMS Croome (L62) was a Type 2 Hunt Class destroyer which saw service mainly in the Mediterranean. She was "adopted" by Bromsgrove during the war. In 1957 she was paid off and scrapped. The church of St John the Baptist dates from the 12th Century, but construction is chiefly from the 14th and 15th Centuries; it is another church on which the Victorian architect Gilbert Scott worked. In the churchyard is the base of an ancient preaching cross, and inside, the WW1 memorial bears int. al. the name of Captain Noel Chavasse, one of only three servicemen to earn two Victoria Crosses.

A "heart coffin" dating from the 12th or 13th Century. It was common practice to remove the heart of those who died away for burial in his or her home town, especially in respect of crusaders who died in the Holy Land. This heart coffin is decorated with hearts and winged angels; the lid (and heart!) is missing. The church of St John the Baptist dates from the 12th Century, but construction is chiefly from the 14th and 15th Centuries; it is another church on which the Victorian architect Gilbert Scott worked. In the churchyard is the base of an ancient preaching cross, and inside, the WW1 memorial bears int. al. the name of Captain Noel Chavasse, one of only three servicemen to earn two Victoria Crosses.

A memorial dedicated to the men of the parish who fell during the Boer Wars 1899-1902. The church of St John the Baptist dates from the 12th Century, but construction is chiefly from the 14th and 15th Centuries; it is another church on which the Victorian architect Gilbert Scott worked. In the churchyard is the base of an ancient preaching cross, and inside, the WW1 memorial bears int. al. the name of Captain Noel Chavasse, one of only three servicemen to earn two Victoria Crosses.

An obelisk dedicated to the Hewertsons, timber merchants. There is believed to have been a Saxon religious site here, but the first documented reference to a church here is 1112. Unusually, the church was little altered until 1877 following a disastrous fire which destroyed the roof. The church contains a 14th Century grave slab known as the Colmer Stone, reputed until the close of the 18th Century to have miraculous powers of healing. On Bonfire Night, 5 November 1949 the church was again gutted by fire, the cause of which was never confirmed. It re-opened in 1955 after complete restoration.

A triangular stone, representing the Holy Trinity. There is believed to have been a Saxon religious site here, but the first documented reference to a church here is 1112. Unusually, the church was little altered until 1877 following a disastrous fire which destroyed the roof. The church contains a 14th Century grave slab known as the Colmer Stone, reputed until the close of the 18th Century to have miraculous powers of healing. On Bonfire Night, 5 November 1949 the church was again gutted by fire, the cause of which was never confirmed. It re-opened in 1955 after complete restoration.

An impressive status symbol of the graveyard, a chest tomb, this one with slate panels. Among the "residents", a master mariner. There is believed to have been a Saxon religious site here, but the first documented reference to a church here is 1112. Unusually, the church was little altered until 1877 following a disastrous fire which destroyed the roof. The church contains a 14th Century grave slab known as the Colmer Stone, reputed until the close of the 18th Century to have miraculous powers of healing. On Bonfire Night, 5 November 1949 the church was again gutted by fire, the cause of which was never confirmed. It re-opened in 1955 after complete restoration.