On Sunday 17th September 2023, for the second consecutive year, the Friends were granted permission to open one of the cemetery’s twin chapels to the public as part of the Open House Festival.
Thanks to our fantastic volunteers, we offered tours and tea to 50+ visitors who were delighted to see the chapel’s beautiful interior and share their stories and connections with the Cemetery. Some had visited when they were children, so it was a real trip down memory lane!
Here are a few comments from our Visitors Book:
I did not know this existed. It seems fashionable to let cemeteries become derelict so please look after this!
Amazing building! Wonderful to meet local passionate people. Looking forward to helping in the future.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit the chapel. The enthusiasm, stories, and genuine interest of our visitors made it a truly memorable event.
As we continue our mission to preserve and celebrate this historical gem, we encourage as many people as possible to join the Friends by emailing tottenhamcemeteryfriends@gmail.com. Becoming a part of our community not only allows you to stay updated with our latest initiatives but also offers opportunities to actively contribute to our preservation efforts.
The twin chapels, designed by George E Pritchett, date all the way back to 1858. To read more about the chapels along with some of the cemetery’s other beautiful heritage features, please visit our About the Cemetery page.
Excellent well done Salma and everyone nice that people can see this hidden gem part of Tottenham cemetery heritage.
Excellent well done Inno and all Involved .