One month to go before Robert Howlett's rededication ceremony, to celebrate the restoration of his grave. Donations still welcome. I am hoping to produce a commemorative booklet to mark the occasion.

The re-engraving of the inscription on Robert Howlett's grave has been completed.  Stonemason Paul Miles used expert craftsmanship, authentic to 1858, to bring the existing but obscured text back to life. Robert Howlett's grave is now stable, legible and peaceful for the first time in many years. Thanks to the experts who have transformed his memorial and to the donors who made it possible.

On 1st August Robert Howlett's grave was restored after a successful crowdfund through JustGiving.com. There was much greater damage than originally thought, with the structural integrity of the grave severely weakened by tree roots and general subsidence. Saxon Monumental Craft worked tirelessly to overcome these unexpected obstacles and provide the solid base needed for the heavy York stone 1858 memorial. Thanks to all donors who made this possible. Re-engraving of the existing but obscured text is to follow.