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History and Residents of the General Cemetery - Guided Walk

Date Sunday 5th May 2013
Time 14:00 until 15:30
Meet At The Gatehouse
Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield
S11 8NT
Organised By Sheffield General Cemetery Trust
Bus Route 81, 82, 83, 83a, 84, 85, 88
Description The Sheffield General Cemetery Trust invites you on a free guided walk on the history of the Cemetery from its beginnings in the 1830s to the present day. The walk also features the lives of some of its more notable residents. The walk starts at 2pm on the first Sunday of each month at the Cemetery Gatehouse, Cemetery Avenue, S11 8NT and lasts for between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes. There will be free light refreshments available at the end of the walk and a chance to find more about the trust's work and have a look at some of our publications. As with all our events and activities at the Cemetery, it is free to attend and there is no need to book. We do welcome donations which are used to support the work of the volunteers.
Contact Alex Quant
Phone No. 441142683486
Email sgct [at] gencem.org
Website http://www.gencem.org
Type of Event Local History
Primary Focus General Interest
Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible Yes
Suitable for Families Yes