The Entrance Tunnel

The tunnel used by most visitors, it has been described as a 'Natural Arch' although the walls are decorated by the chisel marks of quarry workers. The gravestones were moved here during the 1960's.

The 'Angel Stone'

Probably the most photographed and drawn gravestone in the cemetery. Its owner is unknown as there are no markings on it whatsoever.

The quarry walls.

Here you can see the old quarry wall. the markings of the quarry workers can be plainly seen.

Two large Tombs.

These were uncovered while clearing work was being done by the 'friends'. They are occupied by Theodore Rathbone and the wives of William Pittard.

The Spring in the East wall.

Discovered in 1773, its flowing waters were thought to cure a multitude of illnesses. It is still drinkable today.

The tomb of William Huskisson

Designed by John Foster and recently renovated by the 'friends'

Catacombs

There were 101 catacombs cut into the soft rock of the east wall. Only a few are occupied, the rest wait to be dug out and then sealed.

George Harwood

This plaque is in memory of George Harwood who sailed aboard the CSS Alabama and was lost when the ship was sunk in battle off the coast of Cherbourg.

The Walkways

The horse drawn hearses entered the cemetery through gates at the corner of Hope St and Upper Duke St and made their way down these walkways to the cemetery.

The Liverpool Boys Orphanage

So many children died so young, most of them in the variouse orphanages around the city.

St James' Walk

These pathways were laid out in 1771 by a young man named John Callinder for the gentry to stroll on a Sunday afternoon. They are still evident today.

The South Gate

Designed by John Foster for the Southern entrance to the cemetery. Close examination will show shrapnel damage from a WW2 bomb!

After a Storm

This picture was taken after a storm caused considerable damage to the trees in the cemetery.