Nether Edge Festival: History Tours

Date: Sunday 14th September
Time: 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.

You may also like the following events from Sheffield General Cemetery:

• This Sunday, 3rd August, 02:00 pm, August History Tours in Sheffield
• This month, 22nd August, 07:30 pm, Cemetery Sessions Presents Sieben in Sheffield
• This month, 23rd August, 08:30 pm, Cemetery Sessions Present Isis Moray, Kalter & Vera Sacra in Sheffield

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Sheffield, Festivals in Sheffield.