Visit the catacombs or the graves of some amazing women
The Friends of Brompton Cemetery, along with the Brompton Cemetery Conservation Project are hosting tours of the catacombs and a new tour introducing visitors to some of the women buried in the cemetery this Saturday, 15 July.
Brompton Cemetery Catacomb Tour
This is a unique opportunity to go beyond the serpent clad gates and explore this fascinating Victorian burial practice.
Tours run every 30 minutes from 11am till 4pm.
Photography of the interior is not permitted, and children under the age of 16 are not permitted.
The Amazing Women of Brompton Cemetry
From political activists to fashion icons, the Amazing Women of Brompton Cemetery tour offers the best in her-stories at this idyllic site. This new tour coincides with the birthday of suffrage leader and activist Emmeline Pankhurst, her role being pivotal to women winning the right to vote, nearly 100 years ago, and who is buried here.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sensible shoes.Tours begin outside the Chapel at 2.30pm.
A recommended donation of £5 can be made to the Friends of Brompton Cemetery.
This tour is also being held on Friday 21 July from 6pm - 7.30pm.
Behind the Scenes: Brompton Cemetery Restoration Tours
Brompton Garden Cemetery is one of the oldest designed Grade I cemeteries in the country. For many, it offers an enclave of history within ever changing Earl’s Court. Brompton Cemetery Conservation Project will help recreate the original vision that Benjamin Baud and John C Loudon designed in 1840.
Join project managers and contractors for a ‘walk and talk’ to learn more about the restoration and what you can expect to be unveiled in 2018.
Please wear sensible shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. All necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided. Tours take place on the following dates and times. If you would like to attend please contact bromptonproject@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk to book a place. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 19 July 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 26 July 6pm - 8pm
Friends of Brompton Cemetery Tours
Volunteers from the Friends of Brompton Cemetery also lead public guided tours of the cemetery on Sunday afternoons, and offer private tours by arrangement during the week.
The public tours are offered every Sunday from May to August, and on two Sundays each month from September to April. Tours begin at 2pm from outside of the Chapel, and last about two hours. A donation of at least £6 per person contributes toward the work of the Friends.
The Friends’ noticeboards, near the Old Brompton Road and Fulham Road entrances, display current information about tours, events and other items of interest to Friends and other visitors.
July 12, 2017