Commonwealth War Graves Tour - Kempston Cemetery

As part of Heritage Open Days, please join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) guided tour of Kempston Cemetery. This is the final resting place of 28 casualties from the First World War and 36 from the Second. All three services, Army, Navy and Air Force are represented, as are the nations of Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Poland. Many were local to Kempston and Bedford, but some were a long way from home. On this tour you will hear some of their stories, and find out about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and its work today.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

1030-1200

Location & directions

Kempston Cemetery, Green End Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RJ

Directions:

Please meet in the small cemetery car park off Green End Road (not the main cemetery entrance close to the junction with Box End Road/Cemetery Road). Ideally, please try to arrive 5 minutes before the tour is due to commence.

Contact on day:

Will Reid (CWGC Public Engagement Coordinator).

Telephone number:

+447425756521

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Advance booking via the CWGC website is required.

Booking website:

https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/events-tours-and-talks/

Accessibility details

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Additional information

Max number of people:

16

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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