Friends of Belgrave Cemetery
The group was formed in September 2004 to protect, preserve and promote interest in this Victorian cemetery.
There are 50 Commonwealth war graves of men from both world wars whose remains are interred in the cemetery, and over 100 family memorials bear the names of men killed in action and buried in foreign war cemeteries.
2005 Four members of the group received “Community Service Volunteer” medals for commitment.
2006 Commemorated 125 years since the first burial at Belgrave Cemetery (Rosetta Getliffe).
2007 Published the book “Soldiers of Belgrave Remembered” with the aid of a Lottery grant.
2008 In conjunction with Leicester City Council, a new War memorial was placed in the cemetery to
commemorate 149 Belgrave men who gave their lives in both world wars.
2009 Entered into the CSV “Make a Difference Day”.
2010 Received grant from local benefactor for the restoration of KIA war graves.
2011 “Quiet Corner” constructed by group members at Belgrave Cemetery.
2012 Belgrave Cemetery Records CD launched.
2013 Published the book “Living Memories” available via our books page
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Received the “Green Flag Award”.
Sadly Friends of Belgrave Cemetery is no more. The group was dissolved in September 2024.
Burial Records Still Available
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