This is probably my favourite time of year in Overleigh Cemetery as the wild flowers burst out. At first glance people might think the cemetery is overgrown and neglected, and yes it is hard to walk around if you are looking for a loved one's gravestone. But this is more than made up for by the wonderful display of flowers. They don't last long but it is well worth a look.
Not only is it beautiful but the cemetery is teeming with wildlife. Bees are buzzing, dragonflies glide serenely past you. Buzzards soar overhead, making a distinctive 'mewing' call.
If
you are lucky enough you might catch sight of a green woodpecker flitting from
the top of a gravestone.
Hi Chris I was hoping to speak to you regarding some photos you uploaded to findagrave
ReplyDeleteHello Chris. I am doing a "one place study" of Farndon genealogy. My great great grandmother was born there in 1845 and migrated to the US in 1850. So after exhausting all records for my specific family (all of Louisa Miller's cousins, aunts, uncles all through the ages) I decided to dive deep into Farndon, for a fun way to think about genealogy. I've organized the records of all children baptised there between 1843 and 1851, with a goal to keep expanding outwards. YOUR grave records in Chester have been extremely helpful and I thank you very much for all your work. (and your photos and essays here are beautiful), Lizzie Hill,
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