M. J. B. Baddeley (1843–1906) - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Mountford John Byrde Baddeley would have witnessed the birth of the railway as a mass transit network. Also the birth of the internal combustion engine and the motor car.
At first his guide books described itineraries using trains and bicycles, with height profiles of the route for cyclists. Latterly they included advice for the motorist. The change in transport is covered throughout the life of his books.

The headstone inscription reads.
"These stones from the summit of Scafell Pike mark the resting place of Mountford John Byrde Baddeley
Born March 6 1843 Died Nov 19 1906
Millicent S Baddeley
His Beloved wife 7 June 1938
Age 92 years"

Parking for free on the Glebe. To find M. J. B. Baddeley's grave. Find the dividing wall between the two halves of Bowness cemetery. M. J. B. Baddeley is in southern half, near Cemetery Lane entrance. From the entrance from the lane, turn right at path junction. Go through the gap in wall. Now walk up beside the wall, eastwards. Until you draw level with Baddeley's headstone. See diagram.
He is buried next to a relation, Frances Alicia Helena Baddeley.

Amazon book listing (visit link)

Streetmap (visit link)
OSGB SD400963
Nearest PostCode LA23 3HD

Description: M. J. B. Baddeley wrote guide books for tourists visiting by public transport and latterly by motor car to British holiday areas. Date of birth: 03/06/1843 Date of death: 11/19/1906 Area of notoriety: Literature Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: daylight Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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