Farsley Rehoboth Burial Ground Tours

The Farsley Rehoboth Baptist Burial Ground was a place of internment from 1785 to 2000 and reflected the growth of Farsley, in particular its textile industry with many prominent residents buried there. In total there are circa 4,000 local people interred in the Rehoboth all with their own stories and contribution to the growth and history of Farsley and Rodley. For decades there was no access to visit graves (including registered War Graves) without trespass. The neglect to the steep and wooded two acre site was massive. In 2019 our Charity purchased the Rehoboth as a community asset, commenced reclaiming the graveyard as well as preserving the ecology and landscape. Our work sessions since we obtained access and cut the chains on the gates began with the construction of a network of excavated roads to allow allweather and wheelchair access. All materials excavated are recycled.

On 11th November 2019 we held an Armistice Day Service, featured on BBC Look North. In 2023 we were adopted by David Attenborough’s Wild Isles Trust. The last year has seen a focus on planting with a wildflower meadow & the sympathetic introduction of seeds and plants to combat climate change. Our wildlife focus has included the re-homing of hedgehogs and the construction of wildlife habitats all now linked by a network of fully accessible paths.

This year’s tours will visit the site of a newly discovered Official War Grave and tell the story of 19 year old Sapper Joseph Shepherd.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:

Hourly tours: 1100-1700

Location & directions

9 Coal Hill Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 5NA

Directions:

We are at the bottom of Coal Hill Lane, Farsley close to the junction with Bagley Lane. Our only entrance is through the iron double gates. There is on street parking or we can supply on request parking permits for a free private car park close by.

Contact on day:

Frances Barker

Telephone number:

+441132555103

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

No children under six years old, all children (6-16 years) to be accompanied at all times. We will provide rain ponchos and bottled water. Single white carnations will be provided free of charge to place on graves and memorials. Maps and descriptive leaflets will be provided free of charge. Strong footwear with treads should be worn.

Booking contact name:

John Barker

Booking telephone number:

+447701048812

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

No children under six years old, all children (6-16 years) to be accompanied at all times. Please note Assistance Dogs only.

Additional information

Please wear strong footwear. Please note Assistance Dogs only. Pre-Booking is essential

Max no of people per tour:

16

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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