Famous Graves: A Journey through History

👑Visit the final resting place of renowned actor Alec Guinness, known for his roles in films like 'Star Wars' and 'Lawrence of Arabia.'

💀Explore the grave of comedian Benny Hill, famous for his high-energy sketch comedy show and iconic theme song 'Yakety Sax.'

🕵️‍♂️Uncover the tombstone of legendary detective Sherlock Holmes creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

🎵Pay your respects to Beatles band member Stuart Sutcliffe, who played bass during the band's early days.

🌹Visit the grave of social reformer Florence Nightingale, known as the founder of modern nursing.

Who is buried in Dean's Grange Cemetery?

—Arthur Shields, an actor born in Dublin, known for his performances in films like 'The Quiet Man.'

Where can I find Michael Collins' grave?

—Visit Glasnevin Cemetery in Ireland, where the Irish revolutionary and key figure in the struggle for independence rests.

Who designed and built the Titanic?

—Thomas Andrews, the managing director and head of drafting for Harland and Wolff, is buried in Comber Presbyterian graveyard.

Who played the violin in the Titanic's band?

—Wallace Hartley, the leader of the ship's band, is laid to rest in Hollybrook Cemetery.

What is Benny Hill best known for?

—Benny Hill is remembered for his sketch comedy show, which featured high-energy slapstick and the iconic theme song 'Yakety Sax.'

00:00Welcome to a tour of famous graves around the world.

01:42Visit Dean's Grange Cemetery to discover the resting place of actor Arthur Shields.

01:45Learn about the most visited grave in Ireland, Michael Collins at Glasnevin Cemetery.

02:31Uncover the tombstone of Thomas Andrews, the designer and builder of the Titanic, buried in Comber Presbyterian graveyard.

03:11Explore the final resting place of Wallace Hartley, the violinist in the Titanic's band, at Hollybrook Cemetery.

04:24Pay your respects to comedian Benny Hill at All Saints Church in Hollybrook.

05:21Discover the grave of Sir Alec Guinness, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in 'Star Wars' and 'Lawrence of Arabia,' at Petersfield Cemetery.

06:17Visit the tombstone of Florence Nightingale, the social reformer and founder of modern nursing, at the Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch in East Wellow.