Join us for a tour of Morpeth (St. Mary the Virgin) Churchyard.
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: At the car park at the side entrance to the churchyard, off St. Mary's Field NE61 2QD (site of former Storey Park Community Centre). What3words location =///alpha.snuck.unpacked
Find out why the War Graves of British, Polish, Dutch and New Zealand nationals are all commemorated in Morpeth Churchyard. Learn the mystery of the Belgian soldier who fought with Russian forces in WW1 but is buried in Morpeth churchyard.
The 19 First World War burials in Morpeth (St. Mary The Virgin) Churchyard are in the oldest part of the churchyard, and the 13 Second World War burials form part of a war graves plot in the newer western part. However, there was a Polish camp and hospital at Morpeth during and immediately after the war, and most of the graves in this plot are those of Polish servicemen. In addition to these 74 Polish burials, there are seven war graves of other nationalities.
P arking nearby; Uneven ground.
Please dress appropriately 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).
