22/08/2009
The Church of St Elisabeth the New Martyr, Wallasey, will be open to the general public on Saturday, the 12th of September, coinciding with the annual weekend organised by English Heritage, to raise awareness of the heritage of England as preserved in its historic buildings.
The church is of particular local significance as it was originally built as a cemetery chapel, and has hosted the funerals of many local people who are fondly remembered today and are buried in the surrounding Rake Lane Cemetery. Also buried in the cemetery are many who died in the Titanic, Lusitania, and other maritime disasters of the 20th century, along with soldiers who fought in the Crimean War, the Boer War, and the Battle of Britain.
The church will be open from approximately 1 o' clock in the afternoon of the 12th of September, and drinks and light snacks will be available for those who wish to come. It is hoped that the Friends of Rake Lane Cemetery will also take an active part in the open day, providing information to visitors. The day will close at 5.30 p.m. with Vespers. All are welcome to come for all or part of the day. There is no charge.
