Southampton Old Cemetery, The Friends of
Listing Details
'An Act of Parliament was required in 1843 to acquire the land from Southampton Common ... The Cemetery now covers an area of 27 acres and the total number of burials is over 118,000 ... Friends' Membership is open to anyone interested in the Cemetery and who supports our aim to balance conservation with the need to protect its heritage and social history ... During Spring, Summer and Autumn there will be at least one heritage event and one wildlife event each month. In addition our conservation work continues throughout the year.'
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