Torquay Cemetery

[devongirl]

Hi Sue

Well I found the correct section (thanks to the handy map from cheshiremog) but I'm afraid it was the same as she had found, that section is mainly grass.  However we (my husband helped me) did check every headstone (barring 2 which were very badly overgrown with brambles) just to satisfy ourselves that there wasn't one for William Greeney. 

I managed to find 2 markers on graves(most were worn off) one which was 3000 odd and another for the 4000 odd so I took some pictures of a couple of rows down where I imagined the rows for the 6000 odd would be. Also some general pictures of that section so you can see how peaceful it is. 

I will have to upload the pictures tomorrow as I am awaiting the help of my son  to do it and hes gone out!

Torquay cemetery has had some bad publicity this last year locally, as they have been removing headstones which they considered dangerous under the 'Health and Safety' act, but overall I found the Cemetery well cared for, I hadn't been there before only to the crematorium.   Strangely it was a pleasant visit in the sun.

If you do have any further information to pinpoint the grave I dont mind revisiting and taking more photos of the exact location.

Devongirl

[sueclog]

Dear Devongirl,

You are a star! Thank you so much for doing all this for me. I'll send you a pm, and I think we can call this a successful completion. Well done!

Sue

[arthurL]

Dear Sue
I phoned them first just to double check the office opening hours and then called into the office where they showed me a plan of the cemetery and gave me the grave reference number and its whereabouts.  It took about 30 minutes to find the actual grave as their plans are always a bit difficult to interpret and if any other gravestones are missing nearby then you can get a bit confused - just a bit of perseverance needed.
This is their phone number 01803 329977
Torquay Cemetery & Crematorium
Hele Road
Torquay
TQ2 7QG
Mon - 09:00 to 17:00 Tues - 09:00 to 17:00 Weds - 09:00 to 17:00 Thurs - 09:00 to 17:00 Fri - 09:00 to 16:30 (But please double check times with them)
Am attaching the plan of the cemetery I guess the grave you are seeking is in section R - they will tell you which other named graves it is next to or near.

Any chance you could send me a copy of the Torquay Cemetery Plan. Incidentally also located in Notts and wife has a connection wioth Knowles from Rotherham area. Many thanks.

[sueclog]

I've tried to attach the image, but am obviously not being very successful!

I have to go out now, but if anyone can tell me how to attach or paste a jpeg map of the cemetery, maybe you could let me know! I'll check this topic again later!

Sue

[arthurL]

Sueclog
could you email direct.
email address removed please use the PM system to exchange sensitive information
Many thanks
A.

[sarah]

Hi Sue,

Here is a link to how to post an image on RootsChat
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=459330.0

The image must be no larger than 500kb 

Regards

Sarah

[sueclog]

Thanks, Sarah, for picking up the problem.

ArthurL - I have sent you a pm!