LIVERPOOL CULTURAL HERITAGE FORUM NEWSLETTER NO 10, 4 JUNE 2010

In the “Campaigns” section:

In the 19th century, a community of Jewish businessmen belonging to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation changed the face of Liverpool’s economy. Amongst these men and women were watchmakers, silversmiths, bankers, entrepreneurs, clerics, artists, politicians, medics and musicians. Their combined resourcefulness and wealth added significantly to the development of Liverpool as one of the most thriving cities of the Victorian age. For years, their graves have stood desolate, obscured by trees, choked by poisonous plants, vandalised with graffiti and surrounded by refuse. Deane Road Cemetery, their final resting place, has been derelict for a century. The generosity of these men and women in terms of time, wealth and status is something which should be commemorated. The Deane Road Cemetery Committee is dedicated to restoring the cemetery and making it an exciting and interesting stop on the heritage trail, a vital educational resource for local children and something for the local community to embrace and be proud of. For more information go to www.deaneroadcemetery.com or call 07774 786532