We are "Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery" - FoSOC for short - a group of enthusiasts interested in the history and condition of the Old Cemetery in Southampton.
FoSOC was founded in 2003 by John Avery, Veronica Tippetts and Geoff Watts.
We have two major aims:.
NEWS
Volunteer news:
FoSOC Wins Outstanding Commitment Award
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
You may contact FoSOC :-
by e-mail: fosoc1846@googlemail.com
by telephone: 023 8067 1083
or write to: 31 Lilac Road, Bassett, Southampton SO16 3DA
HOW MIGHT YOU HELP US?
A major volunteer activity is tidying up the grounds and monuments
The Friends' key people.
If you feel you might like to join us, here is more information.
Membership 169, as of 10 July 2008
INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT THE CEMETERY
A brief history of the Cemetery, opened in 1846
Some of the graves and monuments in the Cemetery are of considerable interest, both artistically and historically
We offer regular heritage walks in the Cemetery when local guides tell the stories behind some of the more significant monuments
We also offer regular ecology walks in the Cemetery when an expert naturalist explains the current state of wildlife in the area.
Maps of Southampton, and the Old Cemetery
We can help you find the graves of your relatives.
Walks and talks planned for the next few months.
In addition to the public events listed here, we can also arrange walks and talks for private individuals or groups, for a donation.
Books about our Cemetery which you can buy.
Our archive holdings include notes on many of the people and memorials in the Cemetery.
If you liked this, you might like these links!
NEWS
New Booklets now available
The new Introduction to Southampton Old Cemetery,
and
A second selection of Bernard Lavell’s drawings, this time with added notes by Dave Jacobs
NEWS FLASH
Ecology news:
Over 300 of John Vetterlein’s beautiful wildlife photos are now available
180+ wild flowers added
with more to come soon
2007 butterfly sightings
Uphold the original purpose of the Cemetery, to be a place of reflection and remembrance of the people buried there.
- Support the ecological aims of the adjoining Southampton Common (a Site of Special Scientific Interest), and to treat it with the same care.
This is the place to find out about Southampton burials, wildlife in cemeteries and caring for old graves
NEW
Bernard Lavell Drawings
now on show here.
ARCHIVE NEWS
Fresh information about who constructed the Cemetery
New Portraits, Notes, and
Grave photos
Is your relative in our files?
Symbolism mystery
Nature News:
Deer in the Cemetery - Report from John Vetterlein
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VISITORS
Latest update:
18 November 2008
