Open at last! The Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social in its final form. Painted in a spice colour to match the (Listed) railings at the main entrance to the cemetery. The official opening takes place on 12 September at 2pm. Thanks to Peter Hodgkinson for this image.

Spotted outside Lambert Funeral Directors on Berrylands Road KT5 earlier today.

A half-timbered hearse available for hire. Another worthy addition to the wide range of classic hearses available.

The July issue of @fownc1837.bsky.social monthly news bulletin has been circulated to members. Including notes on the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, details of guided walks, news from our Gardening Team, and the 40th AGM of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends held at Norwood.

More photos from @fownc1837.bsky.social recent hosting of the National Federation AGM. The photos show Colin Fenn's tours of the catacombs and the Greek Enclosure, along with the cutting of the cake by NFCF Chair (& FOWNC Trustee) Robert Stephenson. Thanks to our Chair, Jane Jordan, for sharing.

Further progress with the Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social showing all the stonework in place and the gate being fixed in position. Thanks again to Clare Harriott for this latest photo.

Yesterday @fownc1837.bsky.social hosted the National Federation of Cemetery Friends AGM with delegates from Cemetery Friends' groups across the country. The horse-drawn hearse was supplied by Cribbs. As it was the 40th AGM of the Federation, a special celebratory cake helped mark this milestone.

A reproduction of this painting is one of the first images you see entering the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social

Another update on the Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social Thanks again to fellow Trustee Clare Harriott for this photo taken from Robson Road showing (a) the road sign still in place and (b) two noticeboards awaiting content attached to the boundary wall.

The Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social now includes Jane Jordan's display on Henry Doulton's 'Lady' artists. Jane will be curating an exhibition devoted to these artists and their work at the Lambeth Archives in September 2027.

Due to the weather I didn't get a photo of the Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social this week. But here are details of some forthcoming events.

The Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social should be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Noon to 3pm, from 1 June.

This week sees the new gate in place @fownc1837.bsky.social but not fully fitted. We understand it will be painted black. I assume the road sign has been relocated since it no longer blocks this entrance.

This week's photos showing further progress on the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social. We understand the entrance should be completed and accessible from the week commencing 8 June.

It's Tuesday, so another update on Robson Road following my stint in the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social

Thanks to Clare Harriott for these latest photos of the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social taken earlier today. One shows the full size opening for the new gate, along with a couple showing the approach paths.

Visitor Centre opening hours for May @fownc1837.bsky.social along with a forthcoming bat walk and wellbeing walks.

Further progress on the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social with a larger hole in the boundary wall and the new path has been fully tarmacked.

This week at Robson Road @fownc1837.bsky.social shows more gaps in the boundary wall and the layout of the new path leading from the gate into the cemetery.

Further progress on the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social noting the perimeter wall has been pierced. Another photo shows the relocated and rebuilt housing for services which had to be relocated. The entrance is due to be completed by the end of May.

A walking tour @fownc1837.bsky.social in honour of International Women's Day this Sunday (8 March) at 2pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/re-thinkin...?

The architectural historian Professor James Stevens Curl died on 5 November; a pioneer of the architecture of death and cemetery studies. churchmonumentssociety.org/2025/11/11/j...

Christmas in St Stephen's Chapel with West Norwood and Crystal Palace Community Choirs. Date: Saturday 6 December, 2025 Time: 2pm-4pm Venue: St Stephen's Chapel, West Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Road, London SE27 9JX @fownc1837.bsky.social www.westnorwoodcemetery.org/christmas-in...

The annual Memorial Service in West Norwood Cemetery takes place on Friday 19 December at 2pm. See attached poster for further details. Anyone is welcome to attend. #Lambeth @fownc1837.bsky.social

West Norwood remembers the fallen. This banner has been attached to the cemetery railings. Handmade by Knitwits at West Norwood Library. @fownc1837.bsky.social #RemembranceDay

Opening dates for the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social in November.

The @fownc1837.bsky.social AGM 2025 is being held on Saturday 8 November from 1430 in the PictureHouse/Library at West Norwood. If you're a member and would like to register for your free place, please visit our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fownc-2025...

Opening dates for the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social in October.

Opening dates for the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social for September.

Tonight's "Fake or Fortune?" on BBC1 revisited the portrait of Dido Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray. Dido Belle featured in @fownc1837.bsky.social Newsletter 110 (May 2024) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The programme of events for next month's London Open House is available at programme.openhouse.org.uk/calendar

@fownc1837.bsky.social hosted a walking tour for the Friends of Woodbury Park Cemetery (Tunbridge Wells). The group were particularly interested in seeing some of the NLHF projects including the new Visitor Centre and St Stephen's Chapel.

Please note tomorrow's guided walk @fownc1837.bsky.social has been cancelled due to the weather forecast (thunderstorms & heavy rain).

‪Guided tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social this Saturday at 2.30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...?

‪Guided tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social featuring the language of gravestones and tales of murder, mayhem and mistaken identities. This Sunday at 11am. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monuments-...

Guided tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social Established in 1837, West Norwood Cemetery was the second of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries. This Sunday at 2.30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...?

We are crowdfunding to raise money to restore our Calvary #War #Memorial, originally completed in 1919. The calvary is now structurally unsafe and therefore surrounded by scaffolding to protect it. #milhist #church #london #EarlsCourt www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/restore-ou...

A walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social to delve into aspects of Black British History stretching far beyond the arrival of Empire Windrush. This Sunday at 2pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/windrush-d...

Similarly there is a digital tour of the catacombs @fownc1837.bsky.social sketchfab.com/3d-models/we...

A digital tour of the restored St Stephen's Chapel @fownc1837.bsky.social is available here sketchfab.com/3d-models/we...

Another chance to join two military themed walks @fownc1837.bsky.social on 7 June. These tours cover some of the Fallen from WW1 (starting at 2pm) and WW2 (starting at 10.30am). Further details & how to book places see www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

More celebrations @fownc1837.bsky.social this Saturday. #lambeth #NationalLottery #HeritageFund

A couple of photos of the inside of St Stephen's Chapel this afternoon @fownc1837.bsky.social #lambeth

Authentic coffin tickets are here, along with the original source. www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_re...

Appeared earlier today, although the recording was done a while back. The image used for the coffin ticket is not authentic. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Following the official opening of the restored St Stephen's Mortuary Chapel this afternoon, the chapel will be open from 11am to 3pm this weekend @fownc1837.bsky.social #NationalLottery #HeritageFund

South Western Railway’s services will be he first to transfer to public ownership under Labour. www.gov.uk/government/s...

You can now explore my new massive #photogrammetry capture of West Norwood Cemetery Catacombs. With thanks to Kim Hart and Colin Fenn for assistance. 3D: skfb.ly/pwYtS