Comments on: Summer At Bow Cemetery

By: marilyn Robinson

marilyn Robinson — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:45:44 +0000

Thank you so much, Gentle Author.

As a small child, I lived in Treby St, which is just across the road from the cemetery.
When I was just five years old my father died of lung cancer in 1961, his wish was to be buried in view of the entrance gates, he showed my mum the spot where he wanted to be laid to rest.

Having read about the cemetery in a beautiful and interesting way, on my next visit to my father’s grave, I will take time to look around the cemetery with a different vision.

Thank s a million !!

By: chris savory

chris savory — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:43:51 +0000

a fitting tribute to a real east end gem.

thank you g.a.

By: Rosemary Bennett

Rosemary Bennett — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:32:08 +0000

Love these articles, I come from Norfolk and have returned there, but my husband used to live in Beds Rd as a child and played in the cemetery just after the war. Reminds me of the Wild Norfolk woods I lived surrounded by – keep up the good work. Hope they don’t decide to build on this vital green lung

By: David Antscherl

David Antscherl — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:57:21 +0000

Yoru essay reminded me of a visit to Nunhead Cemetery a few years ago while visiting family in London. Your essay evoked the feelings I had as we walked the gravel path up the hill to the summit. The juxtaposition of vigorous life and memento mori was striking. Even more striking was the sight of two young women coming down the path toward us; one wheeling an infant in a pram and the other heavily pregnant. A perfect picture.

By: Julia Rice

Julia Rice — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:04:23 +0000

Several members of my family are buried (somewhere) here. I visited it last year whilst researching a book and found it the most extraordinary place. I did not find it sad – moving, yes, but the sense of peace, of sanctuary and of contemplation were uplifting. Lovely piece and wonderful photos too, thank you.

By: Jonathan van Halbert

Jonathan van Halbert — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:27:06 +0000

My, how I would love to walk in your Gentle Footsteps through the streets of London…

By: Pamela Traves

Pamela Traves — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:47:10 +0000

Thank You for these Beautiful Pictures. They are Very Sad but need to Keep.??????

By: Debra Matheney

Debra Matheney — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:07:45 +0000

Thank you. I so enjoy walking through old cemeteries and soaking up the atmosphere. In these difficult times so soothing.

By: Greg Tingey

Greg Tingey — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:50:11 +0000

As always in circumstances like this, I’m reminded of the late Terry Pratchett, who said: “Cemetaries are for the living”

By: Di Corry

Di Corry — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:39:06 +0000

Thank you for bringing a calm, serene, oasis of calm to my morning.
Long may this continue to be the resting place of so many who have gone before us…..including my much loved uncle Harry. A real East End character and a real gentleman.