Nether Edge Festival: History Tours
Schedule
Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Gatehouse, Cemetery Ave, S11 8NT Sheffield, United Kingdom | Sheffield, EN
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Date: Sunday 14th SeptemberTime: 2.00pm & 2.30pm
Price: £5.00 + Booking fee
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Sheffield’s history? Why not start with a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield’s Victorian past on our guided tour of this Grade II* listed historic Cemetery.
Meet the residents who shaped Sheffield’s history, from Mark Firth and Samuel Holberry to the Cole Brothers and George Bassett, and many more. Discover the stories behind some of our 87,000 burials, see the French-inspired catacombs and the listed monuments & structures including the recently restored Samuel Worth Chapel, in this unique and historic Victorian landscaped ‘Garden Cemetery’.
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Tour Details:
- Location: The Gatehouse, top of Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, S11 8NT
- Our café and bookstall will be open at the Samuel Worth Chapel from 2pm to 4pm – purchases by cash, debit/credit card or phone app (e.g. Google Pay, Apple Pay).
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This is a volunteer-led fundraising event for Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (Registered Charity Number: 1103158) with all proceeds going towards the charitable aims of the Trust. We thank you for your ongoing support in preserving this special place for generations to come.
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Where is it happening?
The Gatehouse, Cemetery Ave, S11 8NT Sheffield, United Kingdom, 24 Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, S11 8NT, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
