On 23 November, 2013, the Tablet newspaper in England published an article entitled “From NW10 to Eternity“ (you now need to register to read the whole article). The article gives a brief history of St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Kensal Green where Josef Jakobs is buried.
The article highlights some of the more impressive tombs in the cemetery and mentions the three spies who are buried within its grounds – Josef Jakobs (German spy), Krystyna Skarbek (British Secret Intelligence agent) and Andrzej Kowerski (SOE agent during World War 2).
The article also notes that there is an underground catacomb below the chapel and the chapel office, a fascinating tidbit of information.
The article notes that the cemetery was almost full in 1992 and that a second lift of soil was placed on graves in the southern area of the cemetery. Winston Ramsey of After the Battle magazine indicated that a second lift of soil was placed on graves in the “G” area of the cemetery in the mid-1970s. Shortly afterwards, he visited the cemetery looking for Josef’s grave and found that it had been covered over. Perhaps this area was expanded in 1992.
i read about Christine Granville and many other soe agents during ww2. i was fascinated by there absolute dedication to there cause,and fearless bravery. after the war charlote Granville worked on a cruise ship as a cabin maid. one night they were asked to wear there war medal if they had any.Christine had more than any one else,witch seemed to miff a few people.i suppose in those days women where pictured differently.i would love to visit the grave of this very brave women
That is very cool. I would hope that all of her war medals would have stimulated some discussion. But you are correct, women were pictured differently back then.