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    1. [nz] Barbadoes St. Cemetery Chapel
    2. Adele Pentony-Graham
    3. Have located a lovely article on the above, out of NZ Freelance Nov.1st 1950. Historic little building must be demolished. it stood peacefully in the centre of grassy lawns and shady English trees, The Avon river, remaining headstones Barbadoes St Cemetery, the oldest in Canterbury. Built in 1863 the simple wooden building has good lines and the interior was unexpectedly striking. Stained glass windows dated 1864, wonder what happened to them, when this lovely chapel was demolished? Adds made in England. The Centre window is dedicated to the memory of Bishop Henry Harper, the first Anglican bishop of the infant colony, who consecrated the 22 acres of ground set aside for the first cemetery, I know that Henry Tancred is buried in this cemetery, brother to Sir Thomas Tancred, latter buried at Old Napier Cemetery. Its quite a long article but so interesting to read.. perhaps Beverley would welcome this for her collection? It has a photograph of the said chapel. Adele Clareville Taphophile

    03/27/2014 03:26:33