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Darwen Western Cemetery
Heritage Open Day: Darwen Western Cemetery was opened in 1861 by the Over Darwen Local Board of Health. Situated on a hillside above the town, it was laid out as a park as well as a burial ground, with wooded hillsides and gently curving paths. Darwen Borough Council took over responsibility and their Parks Department ensured that the grounds were tended and flower beds were maintained.
Since all the burial plots have been taken up, the cemetery has fallen into decline. In 2010, the Friends of
Sun 11 Sep:1300-1600; Tour 1400. Free Entry.
Community Centre, Whitehall Road, Darwen, Lancashire
Sun 11 Sep 2016
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