Exploring The Lost Cemetery Of Liverpool (Closed To The Public & Sealed Since The 1990's)

this place was amazing
big shout out to mr willo for the lead on this.....a place I had never even heard of before.
closed since the 90's we wasn't the first to step foot since then but the place has had very little foot traffic since its closure.
The cemetery was opened in 1831 and in use until about 1921 as the cemetery of the Liverpool New Hebrew Congregation, which is now defunct. It has been sealed off since the 1990s and is now completely overgrown. The earliest headstone dates from 1842.
the cemetery was restored by famous Liverpool solicitor Elkan Rex Makin in 1991 as his family are buried here, and since then has fell into an overgrown mess with headstones consumed by the ivy that snakes its way around this site.
lets hope whoever is responsible for this place sees this video and clears the place and opens it up rather than leave this place to be forgotten about
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[@harry.dwyer16]

Brilliant video this mate, never knew that cemetery was there the amount of times I’ve walked past, and down the side of St Cecillia’s church. Definitely needs something doing to this, to keep the memories of the forgotten alive.

[@g2emedia1977]

thank you harry glad you liked it im the same i had no idea it was there just goes to show thanks for watching mate

[@bernadettefarrell8161]

Hi George, loved the content, I know you were being respectful but I was desperate for you to read some of the headstones. A lot of the Liverpool Merchants from the late 1700s onwards would have been Jewish and some will have had street s named after them. There was/is a very old cemetery facing Walton Prison long since closed but I think you can get access to it. It was said to be the oldest cemetery in Liverpool but I don’t know if that’s true or not.

[@g2emedia1977]

hi bernadette thanks for watching glad you liked the video believe me i would have loved to show them all but once inside it was a case of getting the footage and getting out...if that makes sense didnt want to dwell to long in here ill take a look at that walton one cheers thanks again

[@jackharrison6771]

Ivy can be as aggressive as Bramble, once it gets hold; and very hard to keep back once cleared. A land of the dead, where the Ivy grows; now lost forever where nobody goes. Relatives lost, to the community, gone; lost to its visitors, nobody comes, not a sole, not a one.

[@DeathwaveUK]

How did I not know this was there? I grew up on one of the streets just off Green Lane, attended judo lessons in the church next door, and my sister actually went to the junior school on the other side. I always thought that patch of trees behind the wall belonged to the church!

[@g2emedia1977]

its surprising most locals dont even know about it either i think most people think it belongs to the school or church...just goes to show whats behind some walls thanks for watching

[@levitation25]

Great video George. I was surprised at the lack of maintenance. I remember the Deane Road Jewish Cemetery was once in a similar condition and there was a project to restore it and it's now restored. Maybe with more people becoming aware of its condition there will be future plans to restore it. The Jewish community has declined in numbers in Liverpool but I'm sure there are Jewish people in Liverpool and outside our region and even abroad who have people in their family tree buried here and would like to see it restored so they can see those gravestones properly. Well done for bringing attention to this cemetery.

[@g2emedia1977]

thanks mate glad you liked it im surprised at the lack to ive never seen anything like this in all my life hopefully this video will get to the right person or people and it will be restored and reopened ahh yeh the deane road one wasnt that in a similar state and now its restored thanks for watching mate

[@levitation25]

@@g2emedia1977 Done some research. Various entries in Liverpool census records and directories list the site as a Jewish Cemetery with a resident keeper, gardener or caretaker. The Jump family were there for many years with John Jump there as a gardener in 1851, 1861 and 1871, he is in Gore's Directory 1870 as keeper, after his death his widow Jane Jump is in Gore's Directory 1880 and 1890 (address in 1880 was 21 Green Lane, in 1890 it was 27 Green Lane) then daughter Miss Jane Jump is in Gore’s Directory 1900. Different keepers are named in each Kelly's Directory for 1911, 1930 and 1952. Some maps for the site say mortuary chapel so there was definitely a building onsite at one time for a keeper to live there with their family members.

[@g2emedia1977]

ahh cool cheers mate i think that black metal gate leads to some sort of building looking back now when me and eric came across it near the end of the video thanks for the info mate

[@FlickeringEmber]

Hang on, I lived on Deane Road and never knew about the cemetery there either. Such a shame.

[@joanmatchett8100]

Are these the same Makins, the solicitors?

[@g2emedia1977]

yes

[@davidduncan6889]

The “Jewish writing” is Hebrew, spoken thousands of years ago & now the language of the State of Israel. The Liverpool Jewish community has greatly decreased over the years & many synagogues have been closed!

[@g2emedia1977]

i remember when they closed greenbank that is still in a sorry state many years later sad really

[@davelar3868]

Wow the Jews used to be everywhere back in the day mind you they only go where the money is 😊

[@davelar3868]

At least that place will never get built on

[@waynebrady4296]

There is another Jewish abandoned graveyard in Walton of Rice Lane

[@maryjones8951]

May they all Rest in peace 🙏

[@AW-xp9cj]

Check out Deane Road cemetery in Kensington.

[@g2emedia1977]

will do cheers isnt that locked nowadays after it was restored

[@AW-xp9cj]

@@g2emedia1977 yea but I’m sure you’ll find a way in 😉

[@g2emedia1977]

where theres a will 😄

[@adamtarsh]

Great video. My great grandfather is buried there.

[@g2emedia1977]

thanks for watching such a shame they are left like that

[@adamtarsh]

@@g2emedia1977 - 100% - Terrible. My parents left Liverpool in the 1960s when I was a baby.

[@MarkPhillips]

Great video. You've done what I have wanted to do for a few years, now I don't have to. My 2nd great grand parents were laid to rest here, Rebecca 1870 and Charles 1876. Thanks.

[@CaptainMarmite]

Nice video this. Well done. I always wondered what was behind there. There was a hole in the wall once and I did occasionally have a look through in the early hours on the way home from the “Cokey “. If I knew it was a graveyard I may have walked past a bit quicker ! 😂

[@g2emedia1977]

hi steve thanks for watching glad you liked it i was going to walk round the back but there was to many curtain twitchers ha ha the cokey wow that takes me back

[@yamyam_1978]

Fab guys, wondered what happened to the ladder 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That place needs a serious clean-up, it's sacrilege to leave it like that 😲 Some seriously amazing stuff in there 🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦

[@g2emedia1977]

thanks for watching helen lived doing this and was only possible with a mate from work telling me about it...i owe him seriously though sad seeing it like this thanks for watching helen

[@yamyam_1978]

@@g2emedia1977 That's ok, I'll watch it properly tmrw - had to get up early for am MRI this morning (caught a bug up town that prevented last week's) ... left leg isn't working properly. You guys need to find a less visible way in next time, and that was some serious Jumaji that Eric had to crawl through 🤣 Gonna be a good year for you guys 🔍

[@paulslack6730]

I went exploring there about 20 years ago. It looked the same back then as it does today. We were told the bodies had been moved to another cemetery, not sure how true that is.

[@FlickeringEmber]

I still don't understand why it's sealed off. And couldn't they get people doing community service to maintain it if nothing else? I'm sure there'd be people also willing to volunteer.

[@matttonks1591]

Sad to see peoples final resting places in such a sorry and forgotten state. However, it really does make it something kind of special...

[@g2emedia1977]

it really is isnt it mate just left and forgotten about in the middle of a busy road thanks for watching matt

[@matttonks1591]

@@g2emedia1977 been along there a couple of times and go through Tuebrook to get into town (recognised you were near mine at the begining) and never even knew there was that plot behind the church.

[@jamesstewart7784]

I live in Tuebrook and always wondered what was there, good vid mate!

[@g2emedia1977]

cheers glad you liked it hopefully something can be done with the place

[@doegreendesignworkshop5444]

I came across this cemetery by chance some years ago. I was conducting a funeral at St Cecillia's Church which is next door to the cemetery. I went on google satellite but it was very overgrown and I couldn't see any detail. It was great to be able to see inside and I was surprised how similar it was to a jewish cemetery I visited in Krakow. Interesting story especially about Rex Makin, he used to live on Queens Drive just past the Fiveways going towards Allerton Road. I remember walking home from work past his house and there always used to be some exotic car parked on the driveway. Great Video as usual and good to see you both out and about.

[@tomwilson88]

When I saw this video scheduled the other day, I thought to myself, does he know about the one in tuebrook lol. I went to st Cecilia's church and school, I knew some of the kids from my school used to hang out in there when they where feeling brave, wasn't for me though.

[@g2emedia1977]

lol i had no idea mate about this one totally amazed by the place and how the headstones are covered in decades of ivy thanks for watching tom

[@brianaveriss7972]

Another interesting video, amazing how nature reclaims everything. I love these little adventures that you and Eric go on. Thanks guys.

[@g2emedia1977]

thanks for watching brian glad you liked it mate stay tuned plenty more adventures coming

[@aliciamaher202]

Isn’t the original Tue Brook (stream) along there somewhere? I believe it still exists in the area. But not sure where. X

[@g2emedia1977]

stay tuned one of our next vids this

[@TenementFunster.74]

used to jump over the wall when we were kids,also just further along green lane,there was a lunatic asylum.

[@g2emedia1977]

its a really nice time capsule this place indeed

[@karenandrews1722]

Maybe the Meakin family might make a big effort to reclaim the graveyard, and kill off the ivy, which is a terribly invasive creeping vine plant, it will eventually force the graves over and destroy them. You both did a good walk and tried to move around the craves, but there are so many and walking was difficult. Keep up the good information work.

[@2sepgorillas]

Interesting piece of local history 👍

[@g2emedia1977]

Thanks for watching

[@colinjones9014]

Good vid very interesting Thanks

[@g2emedia1977]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it

[@lynnedenny7909]

Thank you for this interesting video, no one would know that this cemetery was there and it should not be forgotten, nor the souls who are buried there,

[@larrybyrne111]

Making of a great nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary. Maybe tidying is not the best approach.

[@chloesimone8885]

Graves are just leased out for 99 years from the date the last person is put in them

[@jonathanwatson2427]

Hi George - I was inspired to google this cemetery after watching your video - turns out there’s a group who research the history of such cemeteries . I sent them a link to your video, and they’d like you to get in touch - is there a way they can contact you - I have the email of the lady I’ve been talking to there 👍

[@g2emedia1977]

hi mate thanks for watching i have an email which is [e-mail] this is the one i use for you tube messages

[@jonathanwatson2427]

Cheers mate - I’ve just forwarded that on - I’m sure they’ll be in touch soon - they seemed pretty keen 👍

[@g2emedia1977]

@@jonathanwatson2427 thanks matey

[@lIlPedrolIl]

i'm going to do a paranormal investigation on this cemetery on friday 🤟 can't wait to see what we discover! boss vid G2E for letting people know the history 🤙

[@g2emedia1977]

Awesome id love to know the outcome of this Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it cheers

[@braveheart196]

Walk in down the side saying were avoiding the graves then back out down the middle 😂

[@graemeg84]

We used to play in there in the late 90s and it was a mess then

[@davidmichaels6323]

I live not far from there. I'm not originally from the area but I know it well and often wondered what used to be there. I thought it was possibly where an old victorian mansion used to be but this vid answers that question. Nice one.

[@g2emedia1977]

i used to work here years ago and never even knew it myself mad i used to pass through loads of times aswell im pretty sure i read somewhere it was an old house before the cemetery the exterior certainley gives it that impression thanks for watching david much appreciated glad you liked it

[@davidmichaels6323]

On a side note, an open section of the Tue Brook still remains close to there. It's behind St. Cecilias club, over a wall.

[@g2emedia1977]

@@davidmichaels6323 was in that years ago remeber when they dug it up i think it was in 2011 seen that little exposed section mentiones it to eric the other day so possibly go down and film that cheers david

[@davidmichaels6323]

Good one. I probably should've known you knew about it and be knee deep in it by now.

[@g2emedia1977]

last time i attempted it it was up over my chest had to crouch over it wasnt the best of explores the section over the road is massive inside about 6ft high

[@LiverpoolTours2023]

Fantastic to see mate 👍

[@g2emedia1977]

thanks for watching dude

[@joanmatchett8100]

That was a really interesting video, great find 👍

[@g2emedia1977]

thank you joan thanks for watching

[@John-mz8rj]

Thats in a grave state.

[@illumencouk]

Am I the only one whose finding this place 'odd'? Seeing Makins plaque looking new and shiny makes 'sense,' in view of the restoration work, but what about the brand new looking marble obelisk gravestone? There doesn't appear to be any access nor signs of regular activity therefore it's not a cemetery, nobody is visiting or paying their respects to the deceased, are they? Another thing not right here is finding gravestones NOT covered in ivy. Even the tree trunks are wrapped in it, its everywhere. No ivy means it's new.

[@g2emedia1977]

i thought tbe place looked to clean wierd isnt it

[@illumencouk]

@@g2emedia1977I get the impression that even if someone explained what this all this meant, I'd still be none the wiser. I have no framework for it contextually - how could I hope to make sense of a subject if it involves practices, ceremonies or beliefs that are literally alien to my own? Where would you even begin to start making sense of what this space is 'really' about?

[@tolduso828]

And the Freemason symbol on some of the graves, surely their religion is Judaism not freemasonry

[@bluenose1744]

Is it possible that the Ivy will not cling to very smooth surfaces like the shiny black granite. The Makin sign was also very smooth. Could explain why they look new. Good content George, thanks mate.

[@illumencouk]

@@bluenose1744 It's a valid point my friend - I'll go see if it's the case. I'll get back in touch.

[@jammy557]

just watched this wow what a place and video to match well done george and eric for being so respectful

[@g2emedia1977]

thanks for watching glad you liked the vid yes times like this and places like these you cant mess around thanks again

[@31144]

😂😂 I made and fitted that black steel door, it was a wooden board but someone booted it in, it is very overgrown but the place is monitored by Jewish custodians who look after all the Jewish cemeteries in Liverpool

[@juliej9999]

The top of the gate posts can be seen on google streetview, 2008 and the drop curb taken out 2020.

[@g2emedia1977]

cool cheers just took a look at that

[@annecaunce]

I worked in banks and building societies all over Liverpool back in the 1980s and 90s and we all knew Rex Makin's name, but i had no idea about this cemetery. Having visited Jewish cemeteries in Krakow and Prague, I'd love to be able to walk round this one. What a shame it's been closed up and left to nature.

[@vinnywilliams9035]

just googled and found this How long do cemeteries keep graves in the UK? The exclusive right of burial (or grave deed) is sold for 75 or 99 years. For a cremated remains plot, the exclusive right of burial is sold for 75 or 99 years. These are known as 'purchased graves' and although you never actually own the ground you do own the exclusive rights to bury in your purchased plot.13 Feb 2023

[@dawnlalek]

Such a shame that this graveyard is in such an awful state. It'd be great if some local people set up a Friends Of" type of group like some cemeteries have, to restore the place and allow it to regain its rightful place in the community.

[@helenhassen6117]

A family lived in the house were the bricked up window is now , in the early to mid 70s The surname was Lewis (Peter was fathers name) and daughter Denise was a friend of mine and went to st Cecelias school across the road !

[@Johnny-w15]

They will probably knock it down and build nice apartments for refugees (all free of course)

[@boatman323]

Drive past that place every week and never knew it existed until a couple of weeks ago. Remarkable, and quite sad.

[@mav3783]

I believe Rex Makin is buried in a Jewish cemetery, In Broadgreen according to the echo

[@robbojohnson5759]

THERE UST TO BE IRON BARS ON THEM WINDOWS SO YA COULD SEE IN TO THE GRAVE YARD

[@g2emedia1977]

really wow didnt know that

[@scouseblood275]

On point with the video as always lads Really enjoyed this george

[@g2emedia1977]

thank you for watching glad you liked it lots more to come stay tuned

[@MizzyG37]

Loved this very interesting, theres a jewish cemetery at allerton not the big cemetery with the gates but the smaller one on same side as the crematorium.

[@sophiabee8924]

Trees have taken over ad and it's now a green space. Kind of gives meaning to the phrase "earth to earth".

[@carolmckenny5642]

Hiya Rex makins son is stil alive maybe you could get some information from him why it is closed and left to rot ?

[@g2emedia1977]

hiya carol that would be nice to find that out

[@laurenmaher5044]

Rex is buried in broadgreen, presumably because green lane had closed

[@braveheart196]

Good for a ghost hunt

[@johntimmins1393]

Great video lads, i just hope the other lot dont get on it and turn up and desecrate this part of our shared history!

[@chriskeller4563]

It's like a set from a horror movie 🎬 great video mate 👍

[@g2emedia1977]

i love anything like this thanks for watching mate

[@rubysmith3143]

how much would it take to clear it do you think

[@g2emedia1977]

Depends how you clear it i suppose

[@martinsallenger5526]

Hi George and Eric, l remember the cemetery years ago when I lived around there, but I always remember it locked up such a shame to see it so neglected as I mentioned to Eric hopefully after people watching your videos something might be done to tidy up the cemetery thanks for sharing 👍

[@g2emedia1977]

hi martin thanks for watching i wonder how many more place there are like this in liverpool such a shame indeed seeing this like this hopefully the right people see this and something gets done with the place

[@thomasthompson4724]

As far as I know, if nobody has been buried there after one hundred years. They can deconcigrate the ground and relocate the bodies. Then build on the land

[@Onthecouch-r5r]

Really sad but I suppose they're left in peace

[@FlashGormless]

I think after 50 yrs of neglect the council can reclaim the land and use it again ? not sure if thats true or not.

[@unclebulgaria1132]

✡️✡️✡️⚰️🕎

[@garydavies7848]

Where is it? 😮

[@g2emedia1977]

half way down green lane

[@knottybogeye6387]

The council will have houses built on there soon.

[@g2emedia1977]

deffo

[@Baruch-q4n]

God forbid the council allow anything negative done to this Holy ground.

[@jammy557]

my word this looks good

[@g2emedia1977]

it really was stay tuned.....

[@Baruch-q4n]

I do hope that you did get permission from the Liverpool jewish authorities to do this.

[@g2emedia1977]

nope did i need to?

[@petedalton]

Such a shame 😢

[@crags1crags2]

I used to bunk school in that cemetery

[@g2emedia1977]

really that nuts did it all look the same back then

[@crags1crags2]

@@g2emedia1977 yes it did really

[@crags1crags2]

It was in the mid eighties. Before the sexy rexy sign

[@MrSteven1967]

That’s disgusting that

[@g2emedia1977]

isnt it just

[@tommywright1017]

What about the one in dingle

[@g2emedia1977]

Wheres that?

[@fucktheworld1207]

The council need to sort this, oh but wait, they only care about the boring Beatles...

[@g2emedia1977]

or crappy eurovision

[@fucktheworld1207]

@@g2emedia1977 don't get me started on that shite, youtube will block me.

[@g2emedia1977]

ha ha dont get me wrong ill be going down and doing a vid purely to make money from the t@@ts

[@gazriley624]

they need to sort loads of things and stop pulling down half the city

[@SteveBrayshaw]

Yes the Beatles will bring money I …typical Labour!

[@41frankiesloan]

I love eric

[@g2emedia1977]

i love him more

[@41frankiesloan]

Send eric in first

[@g2emedia1977]

always ha ha

[@C-U-IN-H3LL]

There’s another abdonned Jewish cem behind the Asda on smithdown

[@g2emedia1977]

thats been preserved hasnt it the quaker one?

[@C-U-IN-H3LL]

@@g2emedia1977 yeah that’s the one I think off arundel avenue of smithdown. Think they’ve cleaned it up from what I can see now, sure it was all unkempt many years when we was whippersnappers and use to climb over an jump in there