Liverpool's Most Hidden Burial Ground That Only Opens One Day A Week

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@merseydave1 3 ай бұрын

Well ... I was one of the people who restored the place from 2009 onwards.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

@@merseydave1 good work dave

@nrud2121 3 ай бұрын

What was it like Dave before you restored it?

@merseydave1 3 ай бұрын

@@nrud2121 Overgrown everywhere trees and bushes, pathways wrecked needing to be re-layed along with dumped rubbish

@merseydave1 3 ай бұрын

The lady in the video is Jan she was there from the start of the resteration.

@marybarratt2649 2 ай бұрын

So good to see that the burial ground is maintained. Kudos to those involved. You said that the Quaker movement began in 1956. It began in the 1600s. As a matter of interest Dame Judy Dench is a Quaker. I love the fact there are bees. Loved the walkabout and hope it always retains its peace.

@halfsharona 3 ай бұрын

The historical content on this channel is superb. Thanks George.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much glad its appreciated

@collywobbles7514 3 ай бұрын

Well thanks for this George. Grew up in the area from the 70s to 2000 and didn't even know this place existed and I must have walked past a thousand times.

@angelamarshall9424 2 ай бұрын

I had the privilege of visiting this hidden treasure a few years ago when coming from Ireland to see my sister for a few days and what I did notice at the time was that sadly a lot of the graves were the resting places of young children.

@Knitwitch594 3 ай бұрын

Well this a lovely slice of joy, somewhere cared for and valued, what a delight. The unusual looking beehive is called a top bar hive, I think the honey can be harvested from either end without disturbing the nest, which should be in the middle. We keep bees and Mr Witch was thinking of making one, but in our experience bees don't always do what the books say they do, which is fair enough as they haven't read the books! I'm glad I found your channel, my late pa in law, although not scouse born, had close family connections with Ellermans and lived across the river from a very young age. He would have loved seeing all the things you show us, and had a few more jolly good rants about things lost or knocked down or poorly redeveloped. Everywhere seems to have it's share so I hope that there will be many volunteers to keep this little oasis going.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching its a lovely little space this isnt it Ive always liked the idea of having my own hive but looks like a lot of work goes into it but it was great to see one up close

@Knitwitch594 3 ай бұрын

Yes, lovely place and complete, I don't have to do jigsaw in my head to try and work out how it was, mind you, I do quite enjoy doing that, I grew up near Gloucester and there's plenty of jigsaws to be done there too given how much knocking down has been done. Glad you enjoyed having a look at the bees, it's a good time of year for it, you wouldn't want to be that close in high summer! They are a fair bit of work, but the top bar hives are a lot less, and having some people to share with would make it easier. Seeing the amount of effort that goes into making honey has made me really appreciate it, and think how life was before we just went out and bought great big bags of sugar and now take it, (and cake etc), for granted!

@magic1968 3 ай бұрын

I really liked this George. The people their attitudes, the location, sun shining. Well done mate 👏

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it a real gem this place Thanks for watching mate

@DebacleUK 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of Smithdown Road. Thank you for sharing this, George.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Isnt it just a little gem smithdown now is crazy at the moment with all the students back Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it

@Redfox_UK 3 ай бұрын

I covered connections to this place in a recent video for Ye Hole in Ye Wall. Built on a Quaker cemetery the graves were moved to Hunter Street and then to where you are now. Great video mate 👍🏻

@annecaunce 3 ай бұрын

We've also got a Quaker's burial ground in Ormskirk, located on Graveyard Lane, Bickerstaffe and dating from 1655 I think. Great video George.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Just looked that up and forgot there are no headstones therr mad the way its all overgrown I may wander up that way and take a look at it Thanks for watching anne glad you enjoyed it

@maskedavenger2578 3 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to see the condition of the head stone , of the last person to be buried there , compared to the older headstones . I reckon that wooden box on the right hand side wall , as you walk through entrance gate , could be covering a water stand pipe & tap . Also some types of stone can explode & peel off layers when exposed to high temps & fire . Must have walked or rode past that place loads of times in the 196O ‘s & 1970’s & not even knew it existed . Was also born in the old Sefton General hozy back in mid 1950 ‘s . & thought Quakers made Quaker’s oats porridge we used to have for breakfast 😎👍

@KPP365 3 ай бұрын

I don't know how you find these places, George, but this again has the wow factor. The number of times I have gone down smithdown road oblivious to this resting place. What a lovely lady. She had so much time for you two. Secateurs ( what are Secateurs) well I guess everyday is a learning day. 👍

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

I have the pleasure of knowing some great people and historians who guve me brilliant information The lady and the others were very welcoming indeed and i shall return to help them out clesr stuff for winter Secaturs ha ha i didnt even know what shears were called aswell ha ha Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it

@djsjtj1731 3 ай бұрын

Yes George keep the top content coming

@bettybeebrewski2122 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow , how amazing is this 🤔 I’m loving the bee hives , I’m starting my hive next spring , it’s so exciting 😍 thank you G for a fabulous video , nice lil find 😃

@joanmatchett8100 3 ай бұрын

I love these hidden gems, you would walk right past it, and never know it was there. Great video.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Its mad isnt it the way its walled off a proper hidden gem this place indeed Thanka for watching joan glad you enjoyed the video

@tomwilson88 3 ай бұрын

This place is amazing. I love that they utilise the space while still being respectful of the dead, so full of life. Im not sure that its worth a video but are you aware of the community garden on garmoyle road. Its the opposite side of smithdown to this place.

@GetupStandup2024 3 ай бұрын

Boss mate. What a lovely tranquil place. I hope there is somebody who will carry on the good work of that nice lady and it doesnt get left to rack and ruin. Keep up the good work👍

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video its a little gem this place so relaxing Thanks for watching hopefully the work gets carried on here for many years

@minsmolls 3 ай бұрын

Wow, never heard of this even though I live 5 mins away! Will be paying a visit one Wednesday. Thanks George.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Really wow yes definatley go down there and take a look so peaceful and lovely people there

@iandavison3704 3 ай бұрын

There is another hidden cemetery in the north of Liverpool facing Walton prison on Hornby road ..Where the famous Author of the book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell is buried ..very old with many paupers graves ..think the only entrance is through the city pets zoo off Rice lane which is another place people of Liverpool may of never heard of .

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Hi i was involved in a project of uncovering those gravestones by the prison but it fell through and its now left abandoned....cheers though and thanks for watching...i have a video on this channel about it

@lesturner7888 3 ай бұрын

There's an even more hidden burial ground close by, at the bottom of Hazeldale Road 😉

@stevendykes4415 3 ай бұрын

Thanks George brilliant again,have you done the Jewish in kensington

@martinsallenger5526 3 ай бұрын

Hi George, l thought l did know the area well but had no idea a burial ground was probably past the gates loads of times another hidden gem. Thanks for sharing 👍

@chriskeller4563 3 ай бұрын

Great video George definitely didn't know or expect that to be there unbelievable 😮,, keep em coming lad 😊

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Hello mate cheers thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it Lots more like this coming a real hidden gem this place isnt it

@KevinCally 3 ай бұрын

Glad found your Channel unbelievable the history on our doorstep ( Subscribed )

@marypoppins8083 3 ай бұрын

Another belter G2E thanks for sharing ❤

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thank you mary glad you enjoyed it

@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 3 ай бұрын

Loved the video George. Gem of a place, and pleasant people 👍

@alikatty1118 3 ай бұрын

Loved this. I am going to visit ASAP. Thank you for showing me something I never knew was there.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it well worth a visit this place

@LittleRuth0271 3 ай бұрын

A great video George, thank you. An amazing place by the look of it.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thanks ruth glad you enjoyed the video its a really nice hidden gem this place

@wiccanways 3 ай бұрын

Wow what a hidden gem 😊😊😊

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Amazing isnt it

@wiccanways 3 ай бұрын

@@g2emedia1977 yes truely thank you

@derekthomas9710 3 ай бұрын

Nice gesture mate and another cracking video

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Cheers i always donate to places like this and on this occasion the lady asked for help so i shall return and help them out clear the place for winter Thanks for watching derek much appreciated

@jammy557 3 ай бұрын

Yet again another hidden gem of liverpool unearthed and an amazing video indeed lads

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much lots more like this on the way Thanks for watching

@elainewalker4740 3 ай бұрын

An amazing place. Thank you.

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Thanks glad you enjoyed it

@boatman323 3 ай бұрын

There’s an old Quaker graveyard in Warrington, where the gravestones have been moved and lined up along the walls, but like here they all very simple and the same size and shape. I think it’s a Quaker thing.

@welshmanjasonpatrick8607 3 ай бұрын

Great to hidden gem of liverpool the stones were made of cast concrete with names plates press into concrete and think that how ther made them lover lady show u round place nice hurbs for cooking great place to visit great video

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Its a lovely hidden gem indeed this place the lady was brill such a nice welcome from everyone there Even the bees were nice ha ha id love to sample some of the honey though.. Thanks for watching

@MizzyG37 3 ай бұрын

Never heard of this before x

@Jobern10 3 ай бұрын

Just had a look on Ancestry and Sheil Bichard and Andrew Bichard on the cremation plaque they were from New York, they married in London 1974, she was 10 years older than him, and they both lived there until they died, I wonder why they ended up here. Very interesting thanks.

@barbhenderson4867 3 ай бұрын

It’s a lovely quiet place xx

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

@@barbhenderson4867 so peaceful and a nice atmosphere well worth a visit barb Thanks for watching aswell much appreciated

@joshuakirktoop Ай бұрын

Great video! My dad used to take me to all little places like this when I was a kid, it’s only recently now that I’m hitting 30 that I’ve started to appreciate history like this though. What’s the crypt that you mention near the end of the video?

@MiaPJ1 3 ай бұрын

Wow that’s my idea of heaven 🤗 did not no that was there 🤷🏼‍♀️ile be there nxt week 😅 wish l was there now! Love the bees 🐝 & the lavender, thanks for letting me know 👍🏻

@Tracey-b5n 3 ай бұрын

This was amazing george i never knew that this place existed

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

I love it isnt it just amazing a nice little hidden gem

@scousepie2 3 ай бұрын

Well done Lads.. Pride of Merseyside !!!

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Cheers thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it

@jamesmcbride6304 Ай бұрын

Really interesting video, what a peacefull spot

@AnthonyValentine-vm1yc 3 ай бұрын

Shades of Secret Garden. Fascinating. Have subbed cos I want to see the mob move in & help out.

@minijms1 3 ай бұрын

Quakers are peaceful folk, I lived not far from here and never knew, I moved to York many years ago and sent my daughter to a Quaker school the ethos they taught set her up for life.

@paulatyson3423 3 ай бұрын

What a nice place

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

@@paulatyson3423 amazing isnt it

@manonthemoon2912 3 ай бұрын

I always thought the Quakers movement was founded in the mid-17th century not the 1950s thanks for putting me right.

@taluv462 Ай бұрын

You are right it was 1652 not 1950s.

@g2emedia1977 Ай бұрын

Slip of the tounge

@malwill54 3 ай бұрын

Slip of the tongue there at the start of the video. You said the Quakers started in 1950!! but I'm sure you know it was 1652

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

10 points for spotting that

@homeslice669 3 ай бұрын

Did not know that was there 😮

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

You do now 😃 Thanks for watching

@homeslice669 3 ай бұрын

@@g2emedia1977 I for over the water seacombe ferry I work on smith down Went pass that gate lode of time you should come over to the dark side and visit the Baer pit in Eastham or Birkenhead Priority

@narcjustice 3 ай бұрын

Have you been to the Jewish cemetery on Stalmine Road off County Road Walton? That's a really unusual place. Fascinating.

@narcjustice 3 ай бұрын

Sorry I meant Rice Lane (off Stalmine Road.

@gailr8653 2 ай бұрын

It's called Rice Lane cemetery and many of my family are buried there. Its a real piece of liverpool and jewish history.

@JoanGriffin-wd2sv 3 ай бұрын

IS there still family that visit graves.

@crankjazz 3 ай бұрын

I fell into there once...

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

@@crankjazz hope i didnt hurt

@illumencouk 3 ай бұрын

The opening hours being just one afternoon a week was dependent on 'weather permitting.' Ok I'm somewhat puzzled as to what this means in practical terms, lol! Whether, rather than weather makes more sense perhaps?

@g2emedia1977 3 ай бұрын

Well if it is heavy rain etc id say it wont be open thunderstorms,tornadas,hurricaines monsoons,electric storms are just some off the top of my head

@illumencouk 3 ай бұрын

@@g2emedia1977 What about whirl winds? Hey the bee hive and wasps are a great little idea for keeping pesky tearaways away too aren't they. Good solution me thinks.