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Zion Graveyard Attercliffe

Zion Graveyard, Lawrence Street, Attercliffe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3RG

  • 08 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visit the forgotten graveyard, burial place of Victorian anti-slavery campaigner Mary Ann Rawson. Abandoned for twenty years it was saved from development by volunteers. Join us for a fascinating talk about the history of the Zion Chapel Community.

Volunteers from Friends of Zion Graveyard Attercliffe will be giving hourly talks about the history of this hidden gem, the remarkable people who founded this chapel and the networks they created. With a story that dates back to 1661 this tiny space holds a big history. During the past seven years, the site has been transformed from an overgrown wasteland to a wildlife sanctuary, and every grave uncovered has been researched, revealing a fascinating social history, including the rise and fall of The Sheffield Smelting Company, which has just gone into liquidation after 263 years.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:
Talks: 1400, 1500 & 1600.

Location & directions

Zion Graveyard, Lawrence Street, Attercliffe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3RG

Directions:
Head for the free car park opposite Ace Janitorial 694 - 698 Attercliffe Road. Walk past the Auto Repair Garage which was originally Zion Sunday School. There is a small gate to the graveyard at the corner of Lawrence Street and Zion Lane. This opens onto a narrow sloping path with a few steps. For easier level access use the rear entrance at the end of Ferguson Street S9 3WL.
Contact on day:
Penny Rea
Telephone number:
+447980143776

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Wheelchair and pushchair access from Ferguson Street S9 3WL

Additional information

Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site.

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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