Then…and…Now:
Capturing the History of Reading Old Cemetery

Through “then and now” photos, we want to capture a glimpse of the the rich heritage, evolving landscape, monuments, and surroundings of Reading Old cemetery. We invite you to contribute to this journey through time! If you have photos of the cemetery to share, such as historic snapshots or family, please use our contact form or email us: readingoldcemetery1843@gmail.com

Together, we can build a vibrant tapestry of memories and preserve the legacy of Reading Old Cemetery for future generations. Most of the ‘now’ pictures were taken in January 2025.

The  Anglican Chapel
The  non-denominational Christian Chapel
Armistice Day-November 1938: The War Plot when the graves had their individual monument
The Simonds family grave (circa 2022) before the bronze plaques were stolen
Ernest William Ellis Old Contemptible marker (stolen)
William Marshall Old Contemptible marker (stolen)- photo from the Reading Remembrance Trust webpage
Harriet Sims’s grave: From the private collection of Teresa Glanville
Frederick Aldridge’s grave: From the private collection of Jane Olsson
Henry House’s grave: From the private collection of Sandra Heighway
Harry Pickering’s grave: From the private collection of Kerry Potter
Photo shared by Tom Walker from Cadbury Research Library Special Collections, University of Birmingham
From the personal collection of Tom Walker
Photo by daglish from Find a grave
July 2025
Procession from the funeral of a German Soldier 9WW1- date TBC)
From the Reading Remembrance Trust website
Present (c2024)
1990
Reading Observer – Friday 06 April 1923
Mr Morse’s grave2025

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