Friday the Thirteenth St. Mary's Graveyard Tour

From stone coffins to skull and cross bones memento mori, and even the burial place of a convicted witch, the grounds of St. Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead, are filled with history fitting for a Friday the 13th. Many of our graveyard residents have strong connections to local industry, architecture and the most significant events in the region's history. For example, find out what connects John Dobson, a wool warehouse, and Queen Victoria!

Supported by some wonderful volunteers, historian of the North East, Doctor Katie Liddane will be delivering guided tours our graveyard, telling you all about the site's long - and sometimes dark - history and its strong connections with the wider region.

Friday 13th will also be a lucky day for our visitors as we'll be displaying our rarely seen collection of artefacts and looking at the stories behind some strange headstone symbols.

There will also be family crafting activities inside the building, and the tours will be replaced by a talk if the weather is unlucky!

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

The tours run from 1100-1200 and 1400-1500, but the building will be open 10-4 for visitors.

Location & directions

St. Marys Church, Oakwellgate, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2AU

Directions:

We're right opposite The Glasshouse (formerly known as The Sage).

Contact on day:

Katie Liddane

Telephone number:

+447576314051

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

The tours are limited to 20 people per tour so do book onto them if you're able to, but spaces may be available right until the tours start.

Booking contact name:

Katie Liddane

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Some of the tour will require access to grass areas and parts of the grounds are sloped. Paths can be a little slippery underfoot depending on weather.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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