Grace Darling's Grave

Sadly, in April 1842, Grace Darling became seriously ill with tuberculosis. She died on 20th October at the age of just 26. Hundreds of people flocked to Bamburgh for her funeral. She is buried in her family plot in St. Aidan's churchyard, just a stone's throw from the RNLI museum and from the cottages where she was born and died.

Two years after her death, a memorial was erected in the churchyard, standing high so it can be seen by ships at sea. Grace is depicted with a carved oar by her side. This is a relatively recent sculpture. The original is inside the church.

In the church, there is also a stained glass window dedicated to the memory of Grace Horsley Darling.Read more