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Search Begins for Poet Julian Bell’s Remains in Spanish Civil War Grave

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By Web Desk Published August 17, 2024 2 Min Read
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Julian Heward Bell was an English poet (4 February 1908 – 18 July 1937).
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A search has begun for the remains of poet Julian Heward Bell, believed to be in a Civil War grave now designated as a potential site for a waste plant.

Julian Bell, the son of Clive and Vanessa Bell, died from injuries sustained in the Spanish Civil War. His commitment to the cause led him to join the International Brigades, fighting against Franco’s forces in 1937. Despite efforts from his mother and aunt, Virginia Woolf, to dissuade him, Julian pursued his conviction, ultimately costing him his life.

Recently, archaeological efforts have commenced near the cemetery in Fuencarral, northern Madrid, to locate the mass grave where General Franco reportedly dumped the remains of 424 brigade members, including Bell, over 80 years ago. The site’s uncertainty has sparked disputes, with accusations that Madrid’s conservative city hall obstructs the search.

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This week excavation work begins at Fuencarral cemetery, Madrid on a mass grave site believed to contain the remains of International Brigaders – including poet Julian Bell.

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— The Sobremesa Podcast (@Sobremesacast) August 14, 2024

Local opposition is growing against the city council’s plan to construct a waste management facility next to the historical site. Advocates and Julian’s family, particularly his nephew, a British painter who shares his name and once retraced his uncle’s steps to Madrid, have expressed hopes that the excavation will respect the brigadistas’ memory. They argue that the proposed dump’s location should be reconsidered if the remains are found there.

The government, backed by activists and international concerns voiced through embassies, continues to push for a thorough investigation despite city officials dismissing these efforts as politically motivated. The ongoing excavation aims not only to find the remains but also to honour the memory of those who fought for democracy, ensuring that historical preservation prevails over urban development plans.

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