Undercliffe Cemetery, often known as the 'Highgate of the North', is the final resting place of many the great & good (& the not-so-great-and-good) who helped shape Victorian Bradford and whose work and influence can still be seen (or heard) today.
Join knowledgeable researchers and learn more about our 'residents' and the extraordinary things they achieved. How were families linked? How were the rich affected in the same way as the poor? And what happened to those who couldn't afford a 'decent' burial? What can we learn about Bradford's contribution to the nation's heritage from delving into these people's lives?
Undercliffe Cemetery fell into disrepair in the 1970s, was sold to a 'developer', and had to be rescued from destruction by a group of volunteers who formed Undercliffe Cemetery Charity. Forty years on, this amazing cemetery has been restored to glory & the volunteers' hard work was recognised by the late queen in 2022, one of the last QAVS honours she bestowed.
We will be open from 1000 to 1600. and our researchers will be on hand to answer questions and guide you through this wonderful 26-acre hilltop site. There will be pre-bookable formal tours (morning & afternoon) or you can take self-guided tours of various people/themes of interest. There will be activities for children and refreshments will be available all day in our lodge.
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Part of Heritage Open Days.
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