His first visit to Calcutta since the long, pandemic-induced pause led him to what was once North Park Street Cemetery, a place now erased from the city’s memory. Graves belonging to the Robertson family. There are more graves at the Lower Circular RoadCemetery that belong to closer ancestors of my cousins.”What remains today is what many refer to as the Robertson Monument or the last surviving tomb of North Park Street Cemetery. Some of my ancestors are buried at South Park Street Cemetery.”Why this one grave survived remains unclear. “Now it’s a whole conglomeration of sauces.”Like many who return to a beloved city, Walker is torn between nostalgia and acceptance.

Source: The Telegraph January 03, 2026 01:59 UTC