On 26th May, Sheffield General Cemetery turns 190. Join them to mark the occasion with a special long weekend of events celebrating the site's history, landscape and community.
Check out our exciting programme, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 23rd May
- Planetarium in the Chapel, 11.00am-4.00pm
- Sweet Remembrance Tour, 11.30am
- Women’s Tour, 1.30pm
- John Hegley: Biscuit of Destiny, 7.30pm
Sunday 24th May
Monday 25th May
- Burial Research Open Day, 10.30am-3.30pm
- Women’s Tour, 11.30am
- History Tour, 1.30pm
- Sonority Choir in the Story Circle, 3.30pm
- Marnock’s Garden Cemetery Talk, 4.00pm
- Sonority Choir in the Chapel, 6.30pm
Tuesday 26th May
Throughout the 190th birthday weekend, the Samuel Worth Chapel will also host a café, bookstall and People Power Exhibition, open 10.00am-4.00pm each day, so you can explore our history, discover our stories and learn more about our future plans.
Event description by organisers.