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Hilda and Horse

Sepia picture of a woman sitting on a large horse, they are standing in front of a hedge

Location: Mount Hermon Cemetery
Date: c. 1925
Source: Archives of Treggett Family

Hilda Treggett, nicknamed “The Duchess,” aged 20 riding her horse in the cemetery.  She had obtained special permission to ride in the cemetery as the rules strictly stated that this was not permitted.  She was a passionate horsewoman and enjoyed riding her mounts in the beautiful setting of the cemetery.