MAWSON John (1816 – 1867)

CHEMIST, VICTIM OF TOWN MOOR EXPLOSION

Situated in the Consecrated/West Section of Jesmond Old Cemetery

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The Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery are dedicated to restoring, preserving and protecting this hidden gem of culture, heritage and history.

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22 Apr

We are taking part in the JCF again. Find out about our tours, which are filling up fast, here:
https://jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk/news-and-gossip/
Every tour is different, so even if you've been with us before, come along again and be entertained, informed and inspired by our wonderful tour guides.

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27 Mar

John Roach, born a 'free Negro' in Montserrat, became a servant in the military and ended up being a successful businessman in Newcastle, died on this day in 1865. Read more about him on our website. https://jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk/profiles/miscellaneous/roach-john-1806-1865/
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13 Mar

On this day in 1875, Charlotte Green died. Read about her connections with Corbridge, Chop Houses in Newcastle, and stained glass windows in Cramlington on our website.
https://jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk/profiles/miscellaneous/green-joseph-daniel-1807-1892-and-green-charlotte-1806-1875/
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8 Mar

Dr. William Rea died on this day in 1903. Originally from London, he settled in Newcastle after being appointed as the Council Organist, buying a house in Summerhill Grove. He loved the Toon, and why not? Find out more about him on our website.
https://jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk/profiles/art-entertainment/dr-william-rea-1827-1903/
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7 Mar

The fine Grade 2 Listed monument to Thomas Miles Richardson Snr., who died on this day in 1848. Regarded as the Father of Fine Arts in Newcastle, read more about his life on our website.
https://jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk/profiles/art-entertainment/thomas-miles-richardson-senior-1784-1848/
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6 Mar

Richard Henry Holmes was born on this day in 1834. Like many of the people buried in JOC, Richard achieved so much during his lifetime. Find out what he contributed to Newcastle and the wider North East by visiting our website.
https://jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk/profiles/politicians-public-life/holmes-richard-henry-1834-1914/
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