Interesting Headstones/Stories
Jack Horne
This is a photo of the grave of James Tibbett, our own Waterloo Pensioner. Traditionally a service was held each year to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo and this tradition was repeated in 2015 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle. Members of the Friends of the Church on the Hill held a short service and placed a wreath on the gravestone as was done previously.
The gentleman on the right is Mr Jack Horne, who lived opposite the church and, together with his wife, Joan, cared for the graveyard and church for many years. In July 2019 The Churches Conservation Trust presented Jack with a special certificate recognising his and Joan’s long voluntary service.
Jack was our own local hero.
