The latest grave to be cleared last Saturday (14th November), by Jean and Kay, was that of Admiral Thomas Abel Brimage Spratt (1811-1888) .……… What a name to conjure with! Not only was he following in the family tradition of rising through the echelons of the Royal Navy but he also seems to have beenContinue reading “Admiral Thomas Abel Brimage Spratt”
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Activity Update
Just a quick update today about “Tales from the Grave” activities. I will be adding more about these in future posts, but for the moment I just wanted to capture some of the signs of interest and enthusiasm which this project is creating.. Firstly the latest grave to be cleared last Saturday (14th November), byContinue reading “Activity Update”
William Frederick Yeames
On Saturday 31st October the working group cleared the grave of William Frederick Yeames, a famous artist who came to Teignmouth later in his life for the benefit of his health. Yeames was born on 18th December 1835 in Taganrog, Russia where his father was the British consul. He was the fourth child of WilliamContinue reading “William Frederick Yeames”
Teignmouth Old Cemetery 