News

This page posts news about Brookwood Cemetery and The Brookwood Cemetery Society. For further information contact Margaret Hobbs on 01344 891041, or write to 75 Ranelagh Crescent, Ascot, Berks SL5 8LQ.

For further information on current news items, click on the links below. The latest information appears first, with older links appearing last.

National Federation of Cemetery Friends Newsletter

The Spring 2008 issue of the NFCF newsletter contained a highly misleading article about Brookwood Cemetery which we have responded to by issuing this statement. [March 2008]

February issue of "The Brookwood Express" published

Details of the contents of our latest newsletter, which is published four times a year and sent out to all members. If you would like to subscribe, please complete and return our membership application form. [February 2008]

Two Further Memorials Restored

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of restoration of the memorials to Rev. William Addison VC (1883-1962) and of Jane Elizabeth ("Jeanie") Senior (1828-1877). In both cases the restoration work was undertaken by Pankhurst Graphic Masonry. Follow the links to find out more about these memorials. [January 2008]

New Volume of "Necropolis News"

The first issue of volume 5 of our occasional magazine is now available price £1.50 plus 25p postage. All profits support our restoration projects. [May 2007]

St Edward Brotherhood Awarded £30,000 Grant

We are delighted to report that the St Edward Brotherhood has been awarded a grant of £30,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to create a visitor exhibition. Read more here. [March 2007]

Ramadan Guney (1932 - 2006)

We regret to report the death of the cemetery owner, Ramadan Guney, which took place in November 2006. Read a full obituary here. [December 2006]

Restoration of the memorial to Ross L. Mangles VC

Further information on the completion of our latest restoration project, the memorial commemorating Ross Lowis Mangles VC (1833-1905), which is located in plot 31. Completed during the 150th anniversary year of the inauguration of the Victoria Cross. [July 2006]

"The Brookwood Necropolis Railway" 4th edition now available

The 4th edition of this standard history has been re-issued by Oakwood Press. The cemetery railway has been the inspiration for two novels, but you can read the full true story of this remarkable railway in this updated and revised book. Read more here. [July 2006]

"Cemetery Worthy of being World Heritage Site" - article in the Woking News & Mail

Extracts from an article in the Woking News & Mail supporting The Brookwood Cemetery Society's view that the cemetery is worthy of becoming a World Heritage Site. [June 2005]