GRAVE MATTERS: Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford

GRAVE MATTERS: Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford

By North Yorkshire Libraries

Join local historian Paul Jennings for an illustrated talk looking at one of the grandest Victorian Cemeteries.

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Harrogate Library

Victoria Avenue Harrogate HG1 1EG United Kingdom

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  • 1 hour
  • In person

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Community • Historic

This illustrated talk by Paul Jennings looks at Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, one of the grandest of the Victorian cemeteries on its dramatic hilltop setting overlooking the city. Paul will take you on a guided tour of some of tis monuments, taking in several with Harrogate connections, all from the comfort of your chair in Harrogate library.

GRAVE MATTERS: A look at the fascinating history and symbolism of death and burial. Join Paul Jennings for 3 talks that take us from the Victorian period to the present, focusing on Victorian attitudes to death, Undercliffe Cemetery in Bradford, which has some Harrogate connections, and Grove Road Cemetery in Harrogate. All available to book on Eventbrite. Each is a standalone talk so enjoy 1,2 or 3 as you wish.

This talk is a free event. There will be time for questions at the end. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate also available for £1.50

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North Yorkshire Libraries

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Sep 29 · 14:00 GMT+1