Memorial Trail, Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington City
Memorial Trail, Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington City
On the way to the botanic gardens we saw this Memorial Park.
The information below is from Wikipedia
Bolton Street Memorial Park, formerly known as Bolton Street Cemetery, is the oldest cemetery in Wellington, New Zealand. Dating back to 1840, many notable people are buried here.[1] Situated in the suburb of Thorndon, the Wellington City Council's memorial trail number five covers the Bolton Street Memorial Park and visits notable graves, points of interest, lookouts and buildings
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Bolton Street Cemetery / Memorial Park, Wellington
Bolton Street Cemetery one of the oldest cemeteries in New Zealand full of the whose who of New Zealand history.
The Lost Graves of Bolton Street Cemetery - Lost Graves
Wellington's earliest cemetery was opened in 1840s and quickly became the final resting place of thousands. But the 1960s saw mass disinterment of part of the Bolton Street Cemetery - including that of local Maori Chiefs.
Visit the friends of the cemetery: boltoncemetery.org.nz
Follow the making of the TV series, 'Lost Graves', as we continue our journey of discovery and remembrance
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Mount Street Cemetery Wellington Sister BARRY-Joanne's Newspaper Article
Bernie and Gerard Holden's visit to this famous Roman Catholic Cemetery. 10 March 2018The first in Wellington and probably New Zealand.
This cemetery was the subject of a wonderful newspaper article. This was written by Joanne Holden.
Here is the link to this:
Mount St offers a shortcut to Victoria University from the city centre, but the steep Kelburn street is also home to one of Wellington's oldest cemeteries.
The narrow street runs 200m from Salamanca Rd to the top entrance to the Student Union Building.
Pioneering architect William Mein Smith set aside land for Mount St Cemetery labelling the site Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, New Zealand's first Roman Catholic bishop, consecrated the cemetery in 1841, making it second oldest after nearby Bolton St Memorial Park.
The cemetery closed in 1891, though family plots continued to be filled until 1954. Surviving markers date from 1851.
Irish names dominate, including those of eight Sisters of Mercy, dating from 1860 until 1891.
Though more than 1000 people were buried at the cemetery, only 320 headstones and one wooden cross remain.
The cemetery grounds were often untidy and poorly maintained.
Fennel and weeds reached people's shoulders and bushfires were a concern. Earlier on, goats and cattle roamed, eating the flowers placed at the headstones.
Clean-up attempts began as early as 1882, when 100 parishioners toiled away to clear the undergrowth.
From 1969, because drug addicts were frequenting the cemetery, Wellington City Council and then Victoria University began maintaining the cemetery.
Mount St provides access to the back entrance of Victoria University. Pasifika Haos, opened in 2012 for the university's Pasifika students, is entered from the street.
Mount St Bar and Cafe was on the first level of the Student Union Building, with an entrance opposite the cemetery.
The cemetery's proximity to the university led to students using it as a place for eating lunch and spending time together.
A 1958 student magazine Salient called for the cemetery land to be used by the university.
The site is far too useful to be left in neglect. It would be simply ideal for a student hostel, TKB wrote.
But not until 1991 did the university express interest in buying the cemetery.
Its plan was to convert the area into an open space for students and to install paths, seating and lighting.
Friends of Mount St Cemetery was formed to protest proposed changes.
The group successfully lobbied to save the cemetery and a conservation plan was implemented in 1995.
Imperial Army burials
Several imperial soldiers who fought early wars with Maori were buried at Mount St Cemetery.
The 65th Regiment of Foot contributed most of the military burials at the site.
The regiment arrived in Wellington in 1846 to fight Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata for land.
Some members settled in Wellington following the wars.
Records of their deaths remain, but many of the markers have since been lost.
Bolton Street Cemetery Video
197.131 Art & Design Studio A. Exploration of decay within the Bolton Street Cemetery
Mysterious Garden - Bolton Street Cemetery
Bolton Street (Site Visit)
Mount Street Cemetery, Wellington
Mount Street Cemetery in Wellington next to Victoria university. Was an early Catholic cemetery
Makara Cemetery Near Karori in Wellington
A Cemetery always fascinates me. Specially cemeteries in New Zealand as they are so well maintained. This Makara Cemetery is one of my favorites as it is located at beautiful Makara hills.
Friends of Mount Street Cemetery
The Friends group to preserve the Catholic Mount Street cemetery near Victoria University started work this year. On Saturday, October 9 they gathered to clear up the site for a planned cemetery blessing by Archbishop Dew on Oct 31. Marist Archivist, Bro Gerard Hogg, talks about the cemetery history and who is buried there. (Warning: a windy day and some microphone wind noise). If you would like to help, contact the Friends group through the Archdiocesan website.
The Bolton Street Cemetery - Art and Design Studio A.
97.131 Art and Design Studio A Mapping Space, Tracing Time. Massey University. Madeline Silcock 09096477. Space: Bolton Street Cemetery. This is a short film about life vs death.
Kelsi Reynolds - Bolton Street Cemetery
Bolton Street Cemetery
Bolton Hotel Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
reserve from here
Situated less than a 10-minute stroll from Lambton Quay Cable Car Station, Bolton Hotel Wellington provides guests with an ideal base when visiting Wellington. Offering complimentary Wi-Fi, a restaurant and an indoor pool, the hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Paul's Cathedral, the National Library of New Zealand and Government Buildings Historic Reserve.
Bolton Hotel Wellington is a 5-star hotel with a range of modern luxuries including a Jacuzzi and a sauna. For a quick and effortless check-in and departure experience, guests can benefit from the express check-in/check-out facility. It also has a gym with a swimming pool.
Rooms at Bolton Hotel come with spa baths, refrigerators and mini bars. Each provide slippers, a kitchenette and a private bathroom with bathrobes.
Bolton Hotel has a convenient café where guests can relax with a drink before discovering the property's surrounds. Each evening, guests are welcome to wind down in the cosy lounge bar. Guests are also able to try one of the many bars and cafés nearby.
Bolton Hotel Wellington is conveniently located for sightseeing in Wellington, with New Zealand Parliament Buildings only a short stroll away. Bolton Street Memorial Park is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
Karori Cemetery, Wellington Part 1
A wander through Karori Cemetery in Wellington. Did in two parts as there was heaps of walking and is a huge cemetery. Second largest in New Zealand.
The Secret of Wellington's Map
Book Trailer - see more at
Mick Angelhere in New Zealand Walk in the Graveyard
This video is about walking thru Wellingtons historic Bolton Street Cemetery which dates from 1840 and is made up of three seperate cemeteries
JALAN-JALAN KE WELLINGTON - NEW ZEALAND
Dalam perjalanan ke Wellington selama 2 hari 1 malam ini, kami mengunjungi KBRI Wellington, The Old Bank Arcade, Wellington Museum, Cable Car, Wellington Botanic Garden, Begonia House, The Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Bolton Street Cemetery, Beehive, New Zealand Parliament Buildings, Civic Square, Wellington Waterfront dan Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Video ini dibuat menggunakan iPhone 11 (4K 60fps) + DJI Osmo Mobile 3
Karori Cemetery, Wellington Part 2
Part two of the cemetery wander through Karori Cemetery in Wellington
مقبره يهوديه قديمه مهجورة منذ 200 عام!! Bolton street cemetery
السلام عليكم
اهلا وسهلا في قناة المغامر رضاوي
هذه القناة مختصه لمقاطع فيديوهات لأماكن عالميه سياحيه و مناظر طبيعيه وأماكن غريبه في مختلف دول العالم
مقبره يهوديه قديمه مهجورة مند 200 عام!! تم ازالة كثير من القبور لغرض انشاء شارع جديد
Bolton street cemetery, wellington