author
W. T. (William Thomas) Vincent
b. 1835
A lively English local historian and antiquarian, he is best remembered for turning old churchyards and memorials into a surprisingly engaging subject. His books on Woolwich and historic gravestones show a writer with a real taste for overlooked details and the stories buried inside them.
1 Audiobook
In Search of Gravestones Old and Curious
by W. T. (William Thomas) Vincent
About the author
Born in 1835, William Thomas Vincent wrote as W. T. Vincent and worked as an English historian, antiquarian, and topographical writer. He is closely associated with Woolwich, where he helped document local history in works including The Records of the Woolwich District and Warlike Woolwich.
Vincent is now best known to many readers for In Search of Gravestones Old and Curious (1896). In that book, he explores old burial grounds, memorial art, inscriptions, and the odd corners of English history that can be discovered in churchyards. The tone is curious and inviting, making a niche subject feel approachable.
The title page of In Search of Gravestones Old and Curious identifies him as president of the Woolwich District Antiquarian Society, which fits the larger picture of a writer deeply involved in preserving local heritage. I wasn’t able to confirm a reliable portrait image for him from the sources I found, so none is included here.