MichaelBully Posted 7 May , 2011 Author Share Posted 7 May , 2011 On Thursday 9th June 2011 at 11 AM there will be a visit to Victor Richardson's grave in Hove ( Old Shoreham Road Cemetery) to mark the anniversary of his death from wounds incurred at the battle of Arras with a chance to place flowers and pay respects. Please note that flowers will be removed a few days later once they are no longer fresh. Please post reply or PM me if interested in attending. The Minister of Saint Barnabas Church, whose parish contains Victor Richardson's family home, will be present. If there is sufficient interest, can also show other Great War graves at this cemetery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 11 June , 2011 Author Share Posted 11 June , 2011 Pleased to report that on Thursday 9th June three GWF members visited Victor Richardon's grave at 11 AM to mark the anniversary of his death. Also present was Father Keith from St. Barnabas church in Hove, the parish where the Richardson family home was situated. Father Keith read some prayers, and flowers, a remembrance cross, a picture of Victor Richardson with Roland Leighton and Edward Brittain, along with a copy of poem by Vera Brittain, were placed on the grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 7 September , 2011 Author Share Posted 7 September , 2011 Finally have heard back from Victor Richardson's relatives, their decision is that they would like the grave to be fully restored and the money will be raised privately rather than having a public appeal. Now more of a question of costing the work that needs to be done. The Western Front Association have offered some practical advice in this respect but if anyone knows any stonemasons in East Sussex sympathetic to war grave restoration , please let me know, thanks. In the longer term there will be 'Testament of Youth' the movie being released in the next couple of years, which will hopefully generate more interest in Victor Richardson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 8 September , 2011 Admin Share Posted 8 September , 2011 Thank you for the update Michael. Can't help with any advice about stonemasons etc I am afraid. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 9 April , 2012 Author Share Posted 9 April , 2012 Remembering Victor Richardson on the anniversary of the battle of Arras, 9th April 1917, the horrific wounds that he incurred that day and his courage in battle.. Will visit his grave later this morning. Plans for the restoration are going ahead. Victor Richardson's family are not seeking publicity at this stage. Also considering another formal visit to the grave on 9th June 2012, which would be the 95th anniversary of Victor's death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 9 May , 2012 Author Share Posted 9 May , 2012 Have heard back from local funeral director. Pleased to report that restoration of Victor Richardson's grave is now completed. Have not seen it yet. Michael Bully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 9 May , 2012 Admin Share Posted 9 May , 2012 Excellent news Michael. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 16 May , 2012 Author Share Posted 16 May , 2012 Yes it's good news Michelle. I would like to thank you and everyone else here on GWF who has offered encouragement. Best wishes, Michael Excellent news Michael. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 16 November , 2014 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2014 Following the new 'Testament of Youth' movie, with the 'Merlin' actor Colin Morgan playing Victor Richardson, there is a growing interest in Victor Richardson. A Colin Morgan admirer has posted some relatively up to date photos of the restored grave: http://rocknvaughn.tumblr.com/post/102447846743/more-lovely-photos-of-victor-richardsons-gravesite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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