ELISABETHVILLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETARY BIRTLEY video Colin C

Took a trip down to the Belgian Cemetary I like to do this every now and then. It was great to see it is still been looked after. I remember a few years ago when I went to take a look it was overgrown and there was a lot of the graves covered so it was good to see everything yesterday. I think a lot of Birtley Folk dont know about this place. Its worth a visit if you are in the area.

[@astrogames4496]

Great video Colin. Informative to. Keep up the good work. I’d love to see what the crem is like now.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

I will do a one of the Crem Astro I just got photos of the Crem yesterday for my Birtley History Group

[@andrewjohnalbrighton6140]

Another cracking video Colin. Apparently it was only a few years ago when the Brexit was getting started , laws were changed in Brussels to bring the Belgian graveyards in the UK under the classification of war graves . This was done because of what they did to help Britain during the Great War . I personally think it was a good idea as the graves were neglected on a national level and nobody seemed interested in doing anything in the UK until the law was changed and regular money is sent to the UK via a an independent organisation to manage and maintain the graveyards. Great idea from Europe for once . Bye for now Colin.

[@lizbradshaw8084]

Hi Colin I was born and bred in Birtley . I now live just outside Morpeth Northumberland and feel ashamed to say this is the first time I have seen this cemetery close up. I do enjoy seeing your posts and bring back happy memories.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Thank you Liz memories are golden. Thanks for your comment much appreciated take care

[@cesirwin1973]

When I was about 6 I was going to Ravensworth Castle for a picnic with my sister Christine and her best friend Stephanie Carr from west street, Birtley and my mate Paul Chrichton and the aluminum fence was a stone wall and some kids were knocking down headstones, we
stood up, and it didn't kick off.....my brother married a Belgium lady, Debra Quick, and they lived 50 yards away from my aunt Sybil, who had a shop

[@carolec.outandabout1160]

Another great video hubby. So nice to see it well kept yesterday.xxx

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Thank you Again Wifey

[@stevesmith3451]

Another great video Colin,nice
To see how well it,s looked after
As it was in a poor state I remember
The original Belgian war graves now
Looks like they've been replaced
With new headstones.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Great to see it like that Steve I remember it been in an awful state a few years ago