The Cemetery That Outlived a Town: The Forgotten History of Castlereagh

Hidden among the trees of Western Sydney lies one of Australia's oldest surviving cemeteries and the last visible remnant of a town that all but vanished. In this video, we explore the history of Castlereagh Cemetery, one of Governor Lachlan Macquarie's planned "Macquarie Towns," and uncover the stories of the convicts, settlers, and families buried within its grounds. From the rise and fall of the forgotten township of Castlereagh to the life and legend of Sarah Simpson, a former convict whose death inspired decades of local folklore, this is a journey into a remarkable and often overlooked chapter of New South Wales history. Subscribe to see more places and learn about stories from Australia and beyond. ☕️🍻 Your support is much appreciated, and I'd never turn it down if you shouted me a coffee or beer! https://buymeacoffee.com/the.bygones Thanks for dropping by! #AustralianHistory #HiddenHistory #ColonialHistory #HistoricalStories #ExploreNSW #historicalplaces