Tour of Wardsend Cemetery
| Date | Sunday 9th April 2017 |
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| Time | 10:30 until 12:00 |
| Meet At | At the bottom of the steps up to Wardsend Cemetery behind Owlerton Statium Access to the cemetery is via Livesey Street which runs past St. John’s Church, Penistone Road, just in front of Owlerton Stadium. SatNav S6 2 ET (Hillsborough College). Continue on Livesey Street passing the entrance to Trebor Bassett, over the new bridge toward Cooper’s Car Spares. |
| Organised By | Friends of Wardsend Cemetery |
| Description | Join us to hear about the history of this hidden cemetery on the banks of the River Don, with stories of- The Great Sheffield Flood; the Hillsborough Barracks; The suspected grave robbing, riots and court case. Some of the cemetery's residents include George Lambert VC and Burgon and Ball. |
| Phone No. | No information available |
| wardsend [at] gmail.com | |
| Website | http://www.friendsofwardsendcemetery.btck.co.uk |
| Type of Event | Guided Walk |
| Primary Focus | General Interest |
| Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible | No |
| Suitable for Families | No |