Everyday Histories at Sheffield General Cemetery
Saturday 19th September | 10.00am – 4.00pm
This year’s Heritage Open Day theme, Everyday Histories, celebrates the ordinary lives, places and moments that shape our shared past. It highlights the stories found in homes, workplaces, streets, traditions and communities — the histories we all live with, often without realising their significance.
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy an outdoor exhibition exploring the lives of some of the people buried in the cemetery. From 10.00am, the Samuel Worth Chapel will also be open, hosting an indoor exhibition showcasing the roles of grave diggers, sextons, stonemasons and chaplains, as well as more recent stories of local residents and volunteers.
Tours
Hidden Histories Tour, 11.00am
This guided tour moves beyond the grand monuments to uncover the stories of women, men and children whose everyday lives were just as important. Many contributed to society through their hard work and resilience, yet remain largely unrecognised.
Tickets: Free
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Sweet Remembrance Tour, 1.00pm
Join Andrew Littlewood, author of Sweet Remembrance and dedicated volunteer, for a fascinating walk through Sheffield’s confectionery heritage. Discover the graves linked to pioneering sweet-makers and the people behind well-known names, and learn how their work helped shape the UK confectionery industry.
Tickets: Free
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Activities at The Samuel Worth Chapel
FREE children’s crafts will be available throughout the day.
Build your own Anglican Chapel (from card) and share your ideas about what you would like to see happen to the real chapel in the future.
Refreshments
Our café/bar and book stall will be open, 10.00am-4.00pm
A perfect place to relax, whether you’re escaping the rain or cooling down on a warm September day.
Thank You
This is a volunteer-led event for Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (Registered Charity Number: 1103158) with any donations going towards the charitable aims of the Trust. We thank you for your ongoing support in preserving this special place for generations to come.