Wisbech General Cemetery is a 3 acre tranquil oasis in a busy part of Wisbech. Situated on North End formerly Leverington Road, access is available from North End or Harecroft Road Playing Fields.
Established in 1836 the design followed the mid-19th century style of building public cemeteries laid out along the lines of a formal garden. To allow use by all denominations the ground was not consecrated.
By the 1960s only six burials took place in ten years and in 1972 it finally closed. 6571 people are buried in the cemetery.
A Friends group was formed in 1992 with the purpose of working with Fenland District Council, owners of the site, to preserve and manage this valuable woodland wildlife habitat and historic cemetery for the enjoyment of the public. Guided walks are held during the year.
In 2014 Fenland District Council agreed terms for a 30 year lease to the Wisbech Society, including the care of the chapel and memorials to become effective when funding for the project has been obtained. An application was submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the renovation of the chapel and the initial costs for its use as a public study/learning amenity.©
Link The renovation was completed in 2018.
For additional information see Echos of the Past
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See other images of The General Cemetery in Wisbech © Richard Humphrey