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The Cemetery as it was in 1942 before the stones were laid flat in 1947.
The Cemetery as it was in 1942 before the stones were laid flat in 1947.
The house in the background is Stonefield Farm House
Simba's grave
Simba's grave
In memory of faithful Simba and his unselfish devotion to E.A. & R.C.M.
He died on 4th Dec. 1935 aged 14 after 12 years service with the 93rd at home, Jamaica, China & India.
"We could not, if we would, forget each other. When, in turn, the dark shall glaze my eye, your joyous bark will greet me, echoing to the sky. Till then, dear loving heart, good-bye".
The quotation comes from a collection of poems titled "My Dog and Yours" compiled by Joe Walker and printed in 1929.
Why was a dog, possible mascot of the 93rd Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Regiment, buried in a London Pet Cemetery? That we will never know.
The Kennels
The Kennels
Stonefield Farm (now Horn Fair Park) is in the background. A tractor can be seen in one of the pictures> below.
Miss Bradley, Administrator of the kennels 1939-1954
Guys on leave visiting their dogs
Guys on leave visiting their dogs
Staff and visitors at the Kennels
Staff and visitors at the Kennels
The lady in the fur coat and the gentleman by her side are probably Col and Mrs Burden of Blackheath who worked tirelessly for "Our Dumb Friends League". This appears to be an official visit. Do you know who the lady in uniform is? If so please let us know.
Blue Cross Charlton Kennels Ambulance
Blue Cross Charlton Kennels Ambulance
We don't have any information about this. If you recognise the location or any of the people in the picture please let us know.
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