Headstones
Shepherd Lawes
Shepherd Lawes, buried in Martin Hampshire was the inspiration for the shepherd in W.H Hudson’s book, ‘A Shepherd’s Life’. Wriiten just before WWI it remembers the life and observations of a shepherd in the Wiltshire Hampshire Downs.
Read MorePoignant Headstone at Ashley
A poignant headstone is set into the outside wall of the church of St Mary’s Ashley Hampshire The church of St Mary at Ashley in Hampshire is cared for by the Church Conservation Trust and has a beautifully simple interior, so quiet and peaceful. The church sits alongside the site of the 12th century Ashley…
Read MoreInteresting Hampshire Headstones and Memorials
An exploration of Hampshire history has to include a look at some of its fascinating, poignant and thought provoking headstones and memorials. Discover more about Hampshire history through these touching memorials.
Read MoreThe Story of William Johnson Powder Monkey
The story of William Johnson, a powder monkey who became an able seaman and who served his country. He died in a workhouse but gave his early years to the Royal Navy and was remembered by them.
Read MoreMargaret Beauchamp
Margaret Beauchamp, who became Margaret Beaufort, was grandmother to King Henry VII and two hundred years after her death is remembered in a Hampshire church in Farley Chamberlayne.
Read MoreJohn Buckett’s Headstone
The John Buckett headstone in the old church yard in Stockbridge is as full of character as the man in whose honour it was raised.
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