Remembering Northampton Saints past players at Dallington Cemetery

As part of Heritage Open Days, a series of special events will shine a light on the club’s early beginnings, its legendary players, and its enduring legacy in the sport.

A moving chapter of the club’s history will be told on a guided tour of Dallington Cemetery, again led by McKechnie. In 2021, he rediscovered the grave of the club’s first captain, Jim Barker, who was buried in 1929. The grave had fallen into disrepair, but thanks to the combined efforts of the club and its foundation, it has now been restored.

This walk pays tribute not only to Barker but also to other Saints players buried there, including Teddy and Harry Dunkley, Arthur Williams, Charles Stanley, Charles “Cock” Leigh, Joe Beasley, and Charles Davis. While some of the graves are no longer visible, meticulous research and cemetery records help tell their stories and honour their memory.

Book here https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/discover-the-stories-of-saintsmen-laid-to-rest-at-dallington-cemetery-walking-tour.html

You may also like the following events from Northampton Saints Foundation:

• This month, 16th September, 10:15 am, Lions Exhibition at Northampton Saints in Northampton
• This month, 19th September, 10:30 am, Northampton Saints heritage tour in Northampton

Also check out other Sports events in Northampton.