Holbeck cemetery news on today's date (July 1) in 1857.

[Leodian]

The following is in John Mayhall's 'Annals of Yorkshire' vol 1.July 1st 1857. "The Holbeck Municipal Cemetery, situate on Beeston Hill, a well chosen and elevated situation comprising nine acres was opened. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the chapels took place on the 28th of August, 1856. The total cost of the cemetery, including the two chapels was about £7,000, raised by rates levied on the inhabitants of Holbeck. One half is consecrated for the use of the established church. The Rev. Edward Wilson, B.A, is chaplain of the consecrated portion, and the Rev. A. Pickles of the unconsecrated portion. The town council had to pay compensation to several owners of property in the vicinity of the cemetery, for having commenced the work without their sanction. The principal item was £1,000 paid to Mr. Pawson."