Nether Edge Festival: Hidden Histories Tour

Did you know that approximately 40% of the individuals buried within Sheffield General Cemetery are buried in public graves, with many people buried in the same grave, without marker?

Discover stories of the people buried at Sheffield General Cemetery who lived and died in the workhouse, those who suffered in the Great Sheffield Flood, and those who suffered from the cholera epidemic.

This Guided Tour will not take you to the beautiful and impressive gravestones and monuments within Sheffield General Cemetery, but will tell you about some of the women, men and children whose lives were just as important, many of whom contributed to the continued success of society at the time through their hard work and resilience.

Trigger Warning: Please be aware this tour discusses some difficult themes, such as child loss and death, mental health and ill-treatment. 

The historic nature of the site and the sloping landscape mean that not all spaces are fully accessible. Paths may be uneven and there are steps on some paths.