As promised, here is Charles Downes’ family background – 1871 Census (Charles’ Grandfather) William Downes, now aged 30,was born in 1841 in Dilwyn, Herefordshire. Dilwyn is a village in Herefordshire, England located about 18 km from the city of Hereford and 9 km from its nearest town, Leominster. By the time of the census in …
Can we remind all visitors to the Cemetery to exercise care when moving any distance from their vehicle, as thieves are always looking for an opportunity to steal from unlocked vehicles. We are aware that the Police attended an attempted theft in the cemetery last weekend. Brandwood End Cemetery is a relatively safe space, but …
This weekend was a special one for Brandwood End Cemetery as the Friends remember 2 events that happened 120 years ago. Brandwood End Cemetery was officially opened (there is a plaque on the wall of the West Chapel ) on Thursday 13th April 1899 by Mr. George Tallis, the Chairman of the Kings Norton Parish …
Tree contractors, Idverde, have crown lifted many conifers (removed lower branches) and other species, as well as removing Ivy from the lower 6 feet of trunks along the Sunderton road boundary. Regular visitors to the cemetery will have noticed a huge increase in tree work in the last year. This has followed a survey to …
Another beautiful day in Brandwood End and it is great to see such colourful blossoms. These trees were planted very recently as part of a Birmingham Trees for Life project with the help of pupils from St Albans R.C. Primary school. They are already in bloom!!
It is with great sadness today that we say goodbye to the Site Foreman at Brandwood End, who has been redeployed to Quinton Cemetery. Aaron has been a great support to the Friends in all their activities over the last 13 years and enabled us to carry out many projects that have enhanced and improved …
Two large trees have been damaged by last nights storm. One Beech has been completely uprooted and one of the pines has lost a large branch. By some miracle, despite the branches falling in grave areas, it would appear little or no damage occurred to headstones.
Great to see contractors working again on the chapels today. They are making sure the window boards are secure and ‘pigeon’ proof, and then giving them a new coat of paint!
Eight supporters joined together to take part in a very productive litter pick in the cemetery yesterday. The ‘March’ litter pick always produces lots of wind blown litter and that proved to be the case this year with 20 bags being collected! Maybe it is the exceptional weather but everyone was amazed at the beautiful …
