Bromheads Grave |
Peter Ewart
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Very sad. Deliberate or accidental?
See the photo of the grave under his name (links, left) on this site - plenty of foliage around the grave then - and also the report by Martin Everett containing photos of the grave and SWB memorial alongside it a few years ago, under his An Indian Pilgrimage in the Your Travel Stories section. Peter P.S. Who took these photos? Is it an anglophile Indian filing this report? |
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peterw
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My first reaction on seeing this was shock and outrage but I wonder if I was too hasty?
The cross has certainly come off the plinth but it looks to have been placed there? Pushed over by someone and tidied up by another? In the UK it is now common to see large headstones flat on the ground for "health and safety" reasons. The age and condition of many apparently presents a risk to visitors so they are intentionally laid down. The overall condition of the cemetery appears to have changed very little since Martin's visit and I presume there is no formal arrangement for maintenance. Does anyone know? Thanks for posting these. Peter |
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Peter
Site Admin
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Hi there,
Jonathon Owen of the Independent on Sunday has contacted me, as he wants to do a story on this. Could Graves1879 contact him ASAP on the following: Jonathan Owen Home newsdesk Independent on Sunday Direct line: 0207 005 2613 [email protected] ATB, Peter |
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Graves1879
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Hi Peter
I have contacted Mr Jonathan Owen of the Independent on Sunday and passed on the Source of the information in India. |
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Peter
Site Admin
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A story is in this weeks IoS, page 23.
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Graves1879
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Hi Peter
Web link to the story http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/Rorke's-drift-heros-grave-lies-in-ruins-1884349.html |
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rich
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Didn't like to see that picture. Peter you know I just don't see why items in a cemetery have to be"laid down". Frankly, how many visitors each day visit Bromhead's grave? SRO (standing room only) crowds? No. Other than deliberately knocked over perhaps the Indian winds puffed through one dark, stormy and rainy night and did the job? What are the odds of each?
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Martin Everett
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Dear All,
The Yellowish memorial to the left of Bormhead's grave - or if you look at the first photo - in front of the grave - is dedicated to the soldiers, wives and children of the 24th who died of fever at that period. As far as I know only one person from the UK has visited since 2003 when I was there. It is not easy to travel to Allahabad as there is not an airport adjacent to the City. I had this email on 30 December 2009: Name: MAJOR SURENDER SINGH Email: [email protected] Telephone: +918127698864 Message: Dear Sir /Madam 1. Recently I made a visit to Allahabad Cantt (India)on a training programme. 2. As an enthusiast of military history, I also visited the Memorial of Bromhead GONVILLE(Reg. No 124)Lieutenant 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment (later South Wales Borderers) at The New Cantonment Cemetery, Allahabad, (India). 3. I felt bad to see the sorry state of memorial which was half broken from the cross. I took pictures of it to take the matter up through write up in my blog at http://theindiananalysis.blogspot.com/ 4. I am still at Allahabad till January end and will be honoured if I could be any help. Best Regards Major Surender Singh Indian Army |
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_________________ Martin Everett Brecon, Powys |
Bromheads Grave |
markrob
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I am sad to hear this. I visited Allahabad cemetery 2 years ago - it was neglected and overgrown - so may British names and graves falling into disrepair as time has passed. When I was there, there was cattle - and at least one Indian family - living in the cemetery. Bromheads grave and the 24th Regt memorial were in good repair. I also made managed to access St David's (now St Thomas') Church, not far from the cemetery, where Bomhead's funeral was held. I hope that somebody manages to repair his headstone
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Martin Everett
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Dear All,
Just to let you know that BACSA, the British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia, have been alerted. They will undertake a survey, ascertain costs of refurbishment and report back to the Regiment. |
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_________________ Martin Everett Brecon, Powys |
peterw
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Martin
Thanks for the update - that's good news.. Please keep us informed. Peter |
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Graves1879
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Hi Martin
Many thanks for the update |
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major gonville Bromhead grave |
usnavymom
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i saw the pics of his grave...why such a mess ? why can his remains not be brought to England...the country he served and died for ............
it seem such a shame that " lest we forget ' is only good for a while....lets bring him home |
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Martin Everett
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Please look at our website - news section - for the latest update
www.rrw.org.uk It has always been the tradition for British soldiers to be buried where they fell or died - the first members of the regiment whose remains were brought home were those who were killed in Aden in 1967. Who pays? |
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_________________ Martin Everett Brecon, Powys |
Bromheads Grave |
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