I was born and bred right near this churchyard. We used to play there for hours as children in the 1970s. It's so sad to see such an historic part of Manchester left to rot. That graveyard should be cleaned up and maintained (show respect to our heritage). Some of the graves (which are now covered by all that weed and ivy) date back to the 1700s and even earlier, believe it or not. It has a rich history of bloody battles and there is a complex and ancient sewer right underneath that connects to local reservoir. Some years back, some moorons decided to rob the Peacock vault. Thankfully they failed. It's upsetting to see this in such a sad state. I have not been back there since I was a child
Good work mate! - the huge memorial belonging to Richard Peacock was an English engineer, one of the founders of locomotive manufacturer Beyer, Peacock and Company and a Member of Parliament. Also, John Smith who died 1890 was an English novelist, who has been called "England's most popular novelist of the mid-nineteenth century". ;-)
I always think its sad to see grave yards left like this. When families buried their loved ones im sure they believed the site would always be maintained. The government should set grants to maintain old graves. It says a lot for society when we dont care about those who went before us. Great site though and would be worth a summer visit 🙂👍
@@GraveInterest The grave is situated on land opposite the front of 48 Far Lane. It is about 20ft into the the overgrowth from the pavement. I used to go every couple of years and clear it but I have not been for over ten years so I guess it will be well covered. Might be worth taking something to prod the ground with as it is a large flat stone on the ground. Sounds odd taking a shovel to a grave but I used to take a hand shovel to clear it. Good luck and if I can be of further help let me know.
Great mooch around..I guess because the graves are so old they dont have to maintain the grounds..It’s a shame but that is how it is these days…I think if they cut all the bushes and trees down the graves would be open to the elements and would decay faster…
I was born and bred right near this churchyard. We used to play there for hours as children in the 1970s. It's so sad to see such an historic part of Manchester left to rot. That graveyard should be cleaned up and maintained (show respect to our heritage). Some of the graves (which are now covered by all that weed and ivy) date back to the 1700s and even earlier, believe it or not. It has a rich history of bloody battles and there is a complex and ancient sewer right underneath that connects to local reservoir. Some years back, some moorons decided to rob the Peacock vault. Thankfully they failed. It's upsetting to see this in such a sad state. I have not been back there since I was a child
Good work mate! - the huge memorial belonging to Richard Peacock was an English engineer, one of the founders of locomotive manufacturer Beyer, Peacock and Company and a Member of Parliament. Also, John Smith who died 1890 was an English novelist, who has been called "England's most popular novelist of the mid-nineteenth century". ;-)
Hello mate, thanks 👍, wow i didnt know that very interesting thanks 😎
I always think its sad to see grave yards left like this. When families buried their loved ones im sure they believed the site would always be maintained. The government should set grants to maintain old graves. It says a lot for society when we dont care about those who went before us.
Great site though and would be worth a summer visit 🙂👍
Interesting place,I don,t know how you find these sort of places,good work
Thanks for watching 🙂
Years ago I was working for biff litter picking around there and noticed a grave stone for a little boy from the 1700 hundreds buried there.
That would be a good find 👍
Great mooch around this one mate. Some fantastic old gravestones
Thanks mate 👍😎
@@GraveInterest love a good mooch around spooky ones
Spooky ones are the best 👻👻
The problem is..after a certain amount of time everyone is forgotten and the graves are not kept up together..its sad really..
Yes i think after 100 years or so, if there are no living relatives the graves can be removed or covered over.
Hi, If you couldn't find the grave in the garden on far Lane behind Brookfield church and want more info let me know.
Oh thanks @bertdingle that would be great, when i went to have a look it wasnt the best weather but i will be going there again until i find it 👍😎
@@GraveInterest The grave is situated on land opposite the front of 48 Far Lane. It is about 20ft into the the overgrowth from the pavement. I used to go every couple of years and clear it but I have not been for over ten years so I guess it will be well covered. Might be worth taking something to prod the ground with as it is a large flat stone on the ground. Sounds odd taking a shovel to a grave but I used to take a hand shovel to clear it. Good luck and if I can be of further help let me know.
Thanks for the info, soon as i go and have found it i will let you know, thanks mate 👍😎
Woodland burial, has a whole different meaning now….what a shame, that it has all been neglected.
Great mooch around..I guess because the graves are so old they dont have to maintain the grounds..It’s a shame but that is how it is these days…I think if they cut all the bushes and trees down the graves would be open to the elements and would decay faster…
You are probably right, but a new footpath would be good 🤣 Thanks for watching Jules 👍