Memorial for Capt. Thomas Buckston.

[rpoole]

I am seeking a copy of an image of the Memorial for Capt T Buckston who fought at the battle of Culloden. He was in the 36th Regiment of Foot, R.N.    The memorial is on the West wall of the South aisle of the All Saints Church, Mill Lane, Bradbourne, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire.    A transcript of the inscription on the Memorial is online but no image of the Memorial.   Any help in achieving a copy would be appreciated.
Regards, Aussie Bob

[traveller005]

Hi, saw this on Bradbourne Facebook page

[barryd]

Below are some of the names of the officers who formed the 36th Regiment and took part at the battle of Culloden.

ACKLAND DUDLEY – Lieutenant

ARNOTT WILLIAM – Captain

BROWN ROBERT – Major

BUCKSTON THOMAS – Captain

From the internet

[goldie61]

Hi, saw this on Bradbourne Facebook page

Well found traveller! I'm sure the original poster will be over the moon with it when they see what you have found.
(I was keeping an eye on this post as I have lots of Derbyshire interests)

[rpoole]

Hi Traveller, Thank you for this, if it is on Facebook what conditions are placed on its use?    Since I posted my request on Rootschat, I have contacted the Church and the Warden has kindly sent me several Buxton headstone images and this Memorial.  I am currently awaiting on permission to use this one for non-commercial publication.
Thank you also Barryd. Its good to know who fought with him,,,,if one is not Scottish that is.

 

[rpoole]

Since my last post, I have received the permission I mentioned.   I have supplied a copy to IWM (Imperial war Museum) They had a transcription of the wording, but not a copy of the image.
Hopefully they will include the image on their website.  The Museum is currently closed due to Covid.
But hopefully someone is managing the website.
Cheers, Bob

[hanes teulu]

In case you haven't yet spotted it the Times, 18 Oct 1926, published a letter sent in by a George Buckstone Browne. The letter was addressed to -

"Miss E Buckston
at Mrs Brownes
in Derby, Derbyshire"

from -

"Your sincere friend and loving Brother till Death
Thos Buckston
Gibraltar 23 Dec 1758"

Amongst other things he talks about the possibility of having to fight a duel with a fellow officer.
The article quotes Captain Buckston's 1811 memorial.

From memory the Times can be viewed via the Library of Australia - requires registering?

[rpoole]

Thanks Hanes, Yes, this letter was identified in an old thread on this Family.  I have viewed not only the letter, which did not reveal a lot, but also there is a will or two online for some members of that family.   it has been an intriguing journey trying to marry up these Buckstons/Buxtons with my more recent Buxtons.    I have heard back from the Imperial War Museum, Memorial Div. and they intend to put the photo of T B's Memorial on the website.
Thank you all for your kind assistance.
Bob

[rpoole]

Hello to all who have followed this thread.  The Capt Thomas Buckston memorial photo is now on the Imperial War Museum's Memorial site.  See link below.   Thank you all for your assistance and interest.
Regards, Bob Poole

https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/61493