October History Tours

Schedule

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Gatehouse, Cemetery Ave, S11 8NT Sheffield, United Kingdom | Sheffield, EN

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Date: Sunday 5th October
Time: 12.00pm & 12.30pm
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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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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The Gatehouse, Cemetery Ave, S11 8NT Sheffield, United Kingdom, 24 Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, S11 8NT, United Kingdom

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