Located in the middle of Leicester not far from the famous "Leicester Tigers" Rugby Stadium is The Welford Road. Dating back to Victorian times this cemetery contains many fascinating tombstones and is the resting place of Thomas Cook father of the Package holiday as well as many other famous citizens of Leicester. A couple of years ago a new visitors centre was built and this is open at the weekend. Inside are records and historical information about those buried in the cemetery.
The cemtery is open from dawn to dusk throughout the year.
Quite a few of my ancestors are interred here. You have some atmospheric images of this cemetery. I must try and call into the Visitor Centre some time.
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