Mass Grave of Over 300 Discovered in Oldham

A mass grave containing over 300 bodies, including 145 stillborn infants, 128 babies and children, and 29 adults, has been discovered at Royton Cemetery in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The harrowing discovery was made by a local woman searching for her twin brothers' resting place, who died shortly after birth in 1962. This grave is not unique, as similar unmarked mass graves have been found across the UK, where hospitals historically misled grieving parents about the burial arrangements of their babies. Local councillors Maggie Hurley and Jade Hughes expressed their profound dismay and have called for a memorial to honor the deceased and digitalize records for the affected families. The injustice of denying parents the right to know and bury their babies is a key concern, and there are efforts to rectify the historical wrongs. The council will discuss this issue and potential memorials in an upcoming meeting.