As challenging as times are today our basic living standards in terms of public hygiene and spread of common diseases has greatly improved since the 19th century.

Take a step back in time with our guided walk this month and exhibition “The Dirty Old Town” at Ford Park Cemetery.

Walk information 

 Living conditions with poverty and poor sanitation, work conditions and the impact of common diseases such as cholera on our local community will be explored as you walk around our historic cemetery on a 1.5 hour guided tour on Sunday 21st May from 2pm. 

Stout sensible footwear is advised, children under 14 must be supervised by a responsible adult and dogs on leads can attend.

Refreshments will be available in our cafe afterwards.

Exhibition information 

 Our first class heritage research volunteers have fascinating stories to tell and historical facts to share on the walk and through the exhibition which will be open to the public in the Visitor Centre Chapel from 21 May until 22 June on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10.30am-3.30pm and weekends from 12.30pm-3.30pm. 

The walk and exhibition are free of charge but donations to support our efforts as a charitable trust are always welcome and appreciated.