An investigation by LBC has found there are more than 89,000 stillborn babies buried in mass graves across England.
The figures, obtained by LBC under the Freedom of Information Act, represent just a fraction of what is likely to be the true number of stillborn children in these mass graves as records are largely patchy and inconsistent, date back to the early 1800s and tend to be hand-written.In September 2024, a mass grave was discovered at Royton Cemetery in Oldham. The 12ft x 12ft plot contains the remains of 145 stillborn children, 128 babies and young children, and 29 adults.
It's their family, their babies, their siblings, and it's really important to people that they know where these babies are.” Amanda, like many other grieving parents and siblings, are eager for the burial records to be recorded and stored online to enable them to have easy access."We do need it online.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
England v South Africa: Pressure on England is a privilege, says Richard WigglesworthSenior coach Richard Wigglesworth says the pressure for England to get results is all part of the privilege of representing the national side.
Read more »
England v Republic of Ireland betting offer: Get 30/1 on England to win with Betano...
Read more »
England v South Africa: Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet among four England changesScrum-half Jack van Poortvliet and full-back Freddie Steward start for England against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting XV.
Read more »
Historic England's register reveals East of England at risk sitesA church which featured on a 1998 Chemical Brothers' album cover is among new at risk listings.
Read more »
England v Republic of Ireland: Lee Carsley wants England to 'get job done' and win groupInterim England boss Lee Carsley says the Three Lions need 'to make sure we get the job done' and beat the Republic of Ireland to earn promotion in the Nations League.
Read more »
England v South Africa: Pressure on England is a privilege, says Richard WigglesworthSenior coach Richard Wigglesworth says the pressure for England to get results is all part of the privilege of representing the national side.
Read more »