St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham facts for kids
St. Michael's Churchyard is a special place in Mickleham, Surrey, England. It includes a beautiful old church and its graveyard. This church belongs to the Church of England parish of Mickleham. It's a place where people come to worship and remember those who have passed away.
Quick facts for kids St. Michael's Church, Mickleham |
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| Location | near Old London Road and Swanworth Lane, Mickleham, RH5-6 |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Consecrated | around 950 to 1180 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Norman |
| Years built | 950–1180 (original structure) |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Number of spires | 1 |
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| Diocese | Guildford |
| Province | Canterbury |
A Look Back: The Church's Story
The church building is very old. It was first built during the Norman period. This was a long time ago, between the years 950 and 1180.
Over the centuries, people made some changes to the church. These updates happened in 1823, 1842, 1872, and 1891. Each change helped keep the building strong and useful.
Famous People Buried Here
The graveyard at St. Michael's Church is the final resting place for many people. Records show 867 burials up to 1891. Many more have been buried here since then. Some of the notable people buried here include:
- Richard Bedford Bennett: He was a Prime Minister of Canada. This means he was the leader of the Canadian government. He was also a member of the House of Lords in the UK. His grave is close to the church doors. The Canadian government placed a special marker there to show his importance.
- Sir John Norton-Griffiths, 1st Baronet: People called him "Empire Jack." He was very important in World War I. He helped create the Tunnelling companies of the Royal Engineers. These groups dug tunnels under enemy lines. He was buried here on October 18, 1930.
- Cyril Hare: He was a famous writer of detective stories. He was born in Mickleham Hall in 1900. He passed away in 1958 in a nearby area called Westhumble.
- Sir Trevor Lawrence, 2nd Baronet: He was known for his amazing orchid houses. These were special greenhouses for growing beautiful orchids. They were located at Burford Lodge in the parish. He was also the grandfather of Cyril Hare's wife.
- Maria Drummond (born Kinnaird): She was the wife of Thomas Drummond.
- Sir John Junor (1919–1997): He was a well-known editor for newspapers. He worked for the Sunday Express and The Mail on Sunday.
- Graham Gilmour: He was a pioneer in aviation. This means he was one of the first people to fly airplanes. Sadly, he died in a plane crash in Richmond Park in 1912.
