The distinctive headstone marks the last resting place of Victor-Joseph De Martelaere, a Belgian soldier who was seriously wounded following Germany's invasion of Belgium in 1914. He, along with other wounded Belgian soldiers, was evacuated to England, first to a hospital in Birmingham and then to the newly established V.A.D Hospital at Norton Hall, Mickleton. ...
This photograph shows David Moss (on left) building a new wall in the churchyard to form the new ramp access. Neither the date or the identity of the other man is known.
Photograph taken from the east end of the church.
North side of the church and the field gate near the Manor gardens.
Church and the old churchyard - photo taken from the south.
Gate at St Lawrence Church leading from the churchyard into the field called Barley Orchard.
The gate to the oldest part of the churchyard from the field called Barley Orchard.
Photograph shows Mrs Gwen Bell planting the tree to mark Mickleton Women's Institute's 50th anniversary in 1977. Mrs Bell had been President during that year. Next to her are the current President, Mrs Margaret Hutchinson and the Rev. John Walker. The second photograph (given by Mrs Joy Gill) shows the commemorative plaque which recorded the event.
This lovely carving is on top of the gravestone which marks the grave of It lies in the oldest part of the churchyard.
Gates into the new churchyard. This land was given by Mr. Steele Graves Hamilton and was consecrated by Bishop Headlam in 1929.
The inscription reads: DE MARTELAEREVICTOR-JSOLDAT2nd REGT DE CARABINIERSNE A MASSEMENNE 18 JUILLET 1882MORT POUR LA BELGIQUELE 4 DECEMBRE 1914See website for more information.
Seated are L-R; Henry Fincham and Jim Moss with Wally Brain, standing behind.
Unused, undated postcard showing the church from the south and part of the churchyard.
Golden Holly in St Lawrence churchyard. This tree was planted to commemorate Mickleton W.I.s 50th anniversary.
Photo taken from the north side.
This shows the church, churchyard and car park from in front of the new cemetery.
Probably taken from the grass bank above the footpath leading to the new cemetery.