Standing here, before the Old Blue Cross Pet Cemetery, you feel a quiet sense of history. The graves are more than just stones; they are whispers of stories of loyal companions, of love and loss. Once a bustling veterinary centre, now it’s a place of gentle remembrance. From the founding of Our Dumb Friends League in 1897, it was a haven for pets of soldiers in the Boer War. It was the first line of defence for animals affected by both World Wars. You can almost hear the clatter of paws and the whinny of a horse from another era, thanks to the stories etched into the stones. Some of the stones have names like Simba, who served in the 93rd regiment. Others commemorate pets who were euthanised during World War II. The inscriptions are poignant and melancholic but most of all they are a testament to the love and care that was given to all these creatures. Today, The Old Blue Cross Pet Cemetery is a peaceful haven. It’s a reminder that love can be as strong as life and sometimes even stronger.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service