Most Haunted is a TV Show that some would say is a British staple. When I found out that Yvette Fielding and the gang were attending the famous City Varieties - an iconically historic venue - on the ominous night of Halloween... I knew I had to go.**May Contain Spoilers**The VenueThe City Variety music hall has a history
The Curious Case of Humbug Billy: Bradford Sweet Poisoning of 1858
October 31, 2024
The Curious Case of Humbug Billy: Bradford Sweet Poisoning of 1858
There are many secrets that haunt the streets of Bradford, and the case of the Bradford Sweet Poisoning is one of the most unknown.The city of Bradford is rich in history. Back in the 7th century, like many, it was an agricultural settlement that eventually progressed into a market town with the main streets being Ivegate, Kirkgate, and
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11 Graveyards in Australia You Don't Want To Miss!
Australia has 6,300 cemeteries; of course, it would be impossible to cram a visit into all of them over the course of a year and a bit. Without counting specifically, I think I visited around 30 on my stay here.
Today, we're going to look at some of the most notable, picturesque, and quirky cemeteries that I visited, and one for good luck.
1 - Old Ingham Cemetery
We are starting off strong with my personal favourite cemetery in Australia, Old Ingham Cemetery. Although statistics say that the first recorded burial here was in 1888, Find a Grave shows us that the oldest death date here was in 1808.
Queensland's Old Ingham Cemetery contains many figures of Irish and Italian heritage. This is where my interest peaked. If you've read my about me page, you will know that my interest in cemeteries started in Monfalcone, Italy, where my mother's side of the family are buried, now including my grandparents who lived most of their lives here in Bradford, UK.
The graves in this Australian cemetery strongly reflected aspects of the Italian cemetery, but it was more contained, and I thoroughly (and emotionally) very much enjoyed my visit.
2 - Walhalla Cemetery
My trip to this cemetery was inspired by a TV show that I was watching at a hotel in Brisbane. The show focused on the town of Walhalla, and briefly touched on the ghost that haunted the cemetery. "I need to go there", was my instant response. Thankfully this town wasn't far from the route we were taking on our trip, and I am SO grateful that I got to go.
This cemetery has been around since the 1860's, just 10 years after the town itself was founded. But my golly, what a beautiful place this is - as I keep saying, it's like it was taken straight from Switzerland!
3 - Leonora Cemetery
I visited Leonora Cemetery after my trip to the Gwalia Ghost Town. Admittedly, I don't know why, but I didn't expect the souls of the Sons of Gwalia Mine to be resting here. That is exactly why this has made it onto my list.
These grounds don't contain any breath-taking monuments, but they do state the cause of death. In some cases, this gives you an insight into that person's life, which I'm all for, as heart-breaking as some of them are.
4 - McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery
Situated in Cairns, Queensland is the McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery. Established in 1887, this is known to be the oldest modern cemetery in Cairns, and it has some interesting people in here. Unfortunately, none of them appear to have the surname McLeod.
One notable grave to visit in this cemetery is that of George Lawson. But first, you will have to pay a visit to Yorkey's Knob - a place that he founded. Sadly, I only noticed Lawson was buried here when I left Cairns.
5 - Fremantle Cemetery
A graveyard located in quite easily my most favourite town in Western Australia. I was instantly quite drawn to Fremantle during my 16 months here. One of my first visits granted me a visit to The Roundhouse, and I later toured Fremantle Prison - both very rich in convict history... evidently.
Fremantle has some impressive monuments. Included is a particular entrance that leads to the grave of former AC/DC frontman, Bon Scott. This was the first grave I have ever witnessed that was populated by visitors other than myself.
6 - St Mary's Busselton
Upon first glance, this is just an ordinary church burial ground. However, when you research each grave, you'll soon find that the majority are all connected, one way or another.
This is the final resting place of the Bussell family. Another fun fact is that St Mary's Anglican church is the oldest stone church in WA - it was first consecrated in 1848.
7 - West Terrace Cemetery Adelaide
My visit to West Terrace Cemetery in Adelaide, my aim was to find the grave of The Somerton Man - an unknown murder victim. Little did I know (because I never research prior, just after) that this gentleman had recently been exhumed for identity testing. Also, the University of Adelaide say they are absolutely sure that the gentleman has been identified as Carl Webb, 73 years after he was found.
Sadly we got to this cemetery pretty late, so we didn't have much time to look around. However, I recommend visiting this incredible place.
8 - Bendigo Cemetery
Bendigo wasn't on my list at all when travelling around Australia. However, would you believe that a toilet break brought us here? Whilst driving there, we drove past Bendigo - so I knew I had to go back here.
When I paid it a visit, I came across the grave of William Napier, who wasn't only a native of Bingley, my hometown, but he also had a Victorian Cross! It's things like this that remind me why I absolutely love discovering graves.
9 - Pinnaroo Cemetery
When I first visited this place, I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. Pinnaroo Cemetery is one of the most unique burial grounds I have ever had the pleasure of experience. This place is HUGE!
At Pinnaroo Cemetery you will find:
- A section for natural burials
- A beautiful pond
- Lots of beautiful gardens
- A memorial space for murder victims
- ...and most importantly, at least 100 kangaroos.
10 - Shalom Cemetery
I couldn't put this list together without mentioning Shalom Cemetery. This was the first pet burial ground I have ever visited. I initially thought I would just find dogs here, but to my surprise there was also cats, ferrets, lizards, just to name a few!
11 - Karrakatta Cemetery
Regretfully, I never had the chance to visit Karrakatta Cemetery, but it is on my list for when I return. I think this cemetery popped up when I had left the country. I noticed just how incredible it was, and the most heart-breaking of all is that it was only a 30 minute walk from Kings Park in Perth!
Do you have any graveyards to add to the list? Leave a comment below!
Don't forget to include a notable grave!
10 Dark Shows to Stream in the UK
October 07, 2024
10 Dark Shows to Stream in the UK
If you are a true history fanatic, like me, then you will love dark shows! I’ve compiled a list of my favourite dark-themed series, along with some that are on my watchlist. Today, we will explore the most watch-worthy dark crime and tourism shows perfect for self-proclaimed taphophiles and historians.1. DexterI'm delighted to be able to put this one
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Gwalla Old Town | A Brief History
February 22, 2023
Gwalla Old Town | A Brief History
The name Gwalla is a title given to the new town of Northampton, and it seems only the residents may know of its history. However, this remote little town holds an interesting history.A Quick History of GwallaNot to be confused with the ghost town of Gwalia, Gwalla, or Northampton, is located North-West of Western Australia, 52km North of
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10 Graves You Must Visit in Highgate Cemetery
January 21, 2023
10 Graves You Must Visit in Highgate Cemetery
Located in London, Highgate Cemetery is one of the highest-class cemeteries in Europe. It is also the final resting place of many notable names. Amongst them are lots of eye-catching gravesites, with names that may not be familiar to some.Today, I'm going to go through some of the graves that you must visit; some that I visited myself,
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The Interesting Life of Robert Tennant Stowe Wolfe
January 13, 2023
The Interesting Life of Robert Tennant Stowe Wolfe
If you're a regular visitor to my Instagram, you'll know that a visit to the graveyard is quite common for me, so when I visited the final resting place of Robert Tennant Stowe Wolfe, it was just a normal day. However, my visit to Kenwick Pioneer Cemetery was very spontaneous. I think I'd gone two weeks without a
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The Round House in Fremantle
January 06, 2023
The Round House in Fremantle
If you're following my Instagram, you'll know that I recently made the decision to spend a year in Australia. We have been spending the first part of our trip in Perth. Before setting off, I already knew I wanted to go to Fremantle. My partner had been before and he told me all about it. One of the
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November 21, 2021
Follow Me on Bloglovin!
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The Dark Side of Victorian London: John Atcheler
August 22, 2021
The Dark Side of Victorian London: John Atcheler
London's Highgate Cemetery is known for being the resting place for many famous people, but it also has some infamous names, one being John Atcheler. Have you ever heard of him before? I can't say I had before this trip!John was born in the village of Hockliffe in 1791. During his first job he was employed as a
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The Life and Tragic Death of Lily Cove
July 21, 2021
The Life and Tragic Death of Lily Cove
There are many graves in Haworth that have caught my eye, but nothing stands out quite like Lily Cove, who’s tie to the village is quite a tragic one.Lily’s parents, Thomas and Annie were never married. However, on November 7th 1885, in Poplar, London, they welcomed their baby girl, Elizabeth Mary Cove into the world.Sadly, Annie’s life was
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Hi, welcome to The Crypt Chick! This website is for those who have a mutual passion for graves, lost memories, or are simply curious by the other side.