Wisbech Gen Cemetery

Created in 1836 for non-conformist burials, this tranquil nature haven and chapel has been restored thanks to @heritagelottery and @wisbechsociety

[Benjamin Langley @B_J_Langley]

Next week! The Old Chapel, Wisbech, Cambs. General Cemetery. Free tickets and more info here: https://t.co/oFhIXQ1fR2
@GNutsofHorror @gjkendall @ShareTheHorror

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

@mrdanielweir Thankyou for the recommendation! We open the Chapel regularly but the Cemetery is always available for a fascinating walk.

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

Taking about coastal salt processing in this area, #Fenland #Lincolnshire and how the communities worked and lived. See @PryorFrancis new book for how we used to live in Bronze Age. @WisbechSociety @WisbechHub

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

New book from @wisbechsociety president @pryorfrancis (he is there, honest!) #Wisbech #TheFens #Fenland #TimeTeam

[Benjamin Langley @B_J_Langley]

In November, I'm hosting an evening of chilling readings from Wisbech General Cemetery: Free tickets available here: @FascinatingFens @blackestfen
https://t.co/QA7poV53LK

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

The rear doors of the Octagon Chapel. We've kept them unrestored as that's part of their history. Proud of our @WisbechSociety Trustee's design to cover them for future display! #WisbechHeritage #ConnectingWisbech

[Fenland Council @FenlandCouncil]

Discover more about the history of @WisGenCem when an open day is held on 11 Sept as part of the national @heritageopenday celebrations.

There will an opportunity to visit the restored Grade II-listed Chapel, and enjoy guided walks around the grounds.

ℹ️ https://t.co/6N1GGzm8kg

[Fenland Coddiwompler @PaulMagan2]

Wisbech General Cemetery’s chapel of rest, erected in 1848, after a loan of £500 had been raised for its construction. Built in the neoclassical Doric style and the location of last nights @FascinatingFens book launch #CelebrateTheFens @WisbechSociety @WisGenCem @FenlandFlag

[Lorena Hodgson @redbarnmaker]

'it's the people that make Wisbech Capital of the Fens!' a lovely tribute from our Mayor, Cllr Susan Wallwork. @WisbechCouncil @FascinatingFens @WisbechSociety @FenlandCouncil #CelebrateTheFens @HourWisbech

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

Would be interesting to hear @Pryorfrancis take on this after this evening's talk.

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

'we must look at the future, reflooding the Fens' Available directly from @WisbechSociety or @EtceteraHub

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

Wisbech North and South Brink, Ayscoughee Hall in Spalding, Moulton Windmill, all show the Fens as a rich area. #Fenland

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

#Boston Stump, Thorney Abbey, Ely Cathedral, King's Lynn gates all are symbols of the area's prosperity

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

Using dendrochronology It was found that fence posts from different trees were spaced in order, in such a way as to indicate organisation in the building of the structure.

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

#Fengate #Peterborough and @flagfen

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

A family Cemetery area from prehistory. (barrows)

[Wisbech Gen Cemetery @WisGenCem]

'two types of Fens, silt and peat' #Wisbech is on the edge of both