September 27th, 2021.



Newhaven Historical Society is holding its Autumn meeting on Tuesday the 5th of October at 7.30pm, when the talk will be about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Speaker Ian Everest's interests in this organisation started 35 years ago when he travelled to Northern France to visit the grave of his great uncle. Like many others who have visited the war cemeteries, he developed a great respect and admiration for the high standards of their presentation and maintenance.

The talk will look at the origins of the Commission, the work involved in constructing the cemeteries and how it manages to inspire new generations to honour those who fell for their country. He will also look at the war graves in the Newhaven Cemetery and the 'missing' German military graves from the Second World War.

Non-members are welcome to attend the evening at the Hillcrest Centre - £5.00 entry or join the society on the evening for a year for £8.00 and get free entry to five lectures and free admission to Newhaven and Seaford Museums.


www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.org.uk