CWGC War Graves Week 2024 -Beverley (Queensgate) Cemetery

Join us for a tour of Beverley (Queensgate) Cemetery.

Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).

https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/

MEETING POINT is at the Chapel buildings in the cemetery.

Queensgate cemetery has been in operation from about 1919 and contains 28 Commonwealth War Graves. Two from WW1, twenty-five from WW2, including 1 non-war grave. The tour will explore the lives of some of the casualties interned on the site, with stories of the servicemen who paid the ultimate price for their country, from Battle of Britain pilots, bomber crews to merchant seaman and Home Guard.

Parking available nearby, disabled parking available within the cemetery; on-site facilities and toilets; uneven ground; wheelchair access.

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects.

The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982).