Minmi Cemetery
Situated in the western suburbs of Newcastle, the Minmi cemetery, records the early history of coal mining in the district. Time and weather have faded many headstone to the point where they can no longer be read. This adds to the atmosphere of the area however, as it gives you a feeling for its age.
Dating from the mid-1800s some of the graves record the tragic deaths of workers in the coal mines, showing how dangerous it was. Well maintained and easily accessed, this was an interesting place to visit.
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I love wandering around cemeteries and this one looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
We’re pleased you liked it. It was interesting to walk around, you never know what you might find in an old place like this