New discovery in London of Explorer\u2019s Grave<\/strong><\/p>\n Matthew Flinders is a familiar name in Australia \u2013 which he is credited with naming and in Mauritius where he was imprisoned for 6 \u00bd years and where he drew the first map of this continent. Ironically he is less well known in his birthplace \u2013 England. That is beginning to change. In recent years he has been commemorated with statues, and several books about his life have been written. A film of his life has been talked about for some time, and this week his name was in the news again as an old mystery was finally solved.<\/strong><\/p>\n It has been known for some time that the site around Euston station was\u00a0 built on the former location of St James\u2019 cemetery.\u00a0 It was here that Flinders was buried, in 1814, after a long illness, and still only 40 years old. Fortunately his coffin was made of lead so that when excavation of the site began for the new rail network, archaeologists had the rare excitement of unearthing the remains of an identifiable person.\u00a0 Flinders\u2019 remains will now likely yield further information as scientists will be able to learn many more details about his life and health from his bones.<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow these links to read more about Captain Matthew Flinders in Mauritius:<\/strong><\/p>\n For a printed book:<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.pinkpigeonpress.com\/companions-of-misfortune\/<\/p>\n For a kindle book:<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Memorial](\"http:\/\/www.mauritiusmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Fl1.jpg\")
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