Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery

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FoSOC was founded in 2003 by John Avery, Veronica Tippetts and Geoff Watts and has two major aims:.

To uphold the original purpose of the Cemetery, which is to be a place of reflection and remembrance of the people buried there.
To support the ecological aims of the adjoining Southampton Common (a Site of Special Scientific Interest), and to treat it with the same care.

Chipping & Extra Task Day
Tuesday 18th June, 10.00am

Memories of WW1-Peace Treaty
Sunday 30th June, 2.00pm

Wildflowers & Butterfly Walk
Sunday 7th July, 2.00pm

D-Day 75th Anniversary
Today the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC) laid a wreath at the Cross of... Read more...

Extra Mid-Week Task Day
Today 13 FoSOC members (Baker’s dozen) tuned up for the extra mid-week Task Day.
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FoSOC conservation work in the Cemetery.
Read more about the wildlife and the conservation work, plus view the wildlife photo gallery.

Looking for a grave?
Visit this page if you are trying to find a specific grave in Southampton Old Cemetery.