Lives Behind the Counters - Friends of Wombwell Cemetery
Wombwell Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8HY
Curious about the bustling businesses of Wombwell High Street? Join the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery for a fabulous showcase of who sold what and explore the lives of those who kept the High Street humming with eager shoppers!
The Friends work hard to keep the memories of Wombwell alive, including the amazing people who made Wombwell what it is today. Once again, the group will have displays and information to shout about the fantastic people of Wombwell, this time focusing on nearby Wombwell High Street, covering everything from Dook Butchers to Barkers Bakers, to Adamsons watchmakers.
The chapel will be open to view, database available to find your family and ancestors, and we'll stick the kettle on so you can have a brew, too!
Timings
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1000-1400
- Friday 18 September:
- 1000-1400
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1000-1400
Location & directions
Wombwell Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8HY
- Directions:
- Wombwell Cemetery is just above Wombwell High Street and is easy to get to by bus, train, and car. Please note: Cemetery Road is a one way street from the High Street up. Buses that stop in Wombwell: 22x, 226, 27, 67 Nearest bus stops: Bottom of Melville Street (outside Dino's Pizzeria), Wombwell High Street (outside Tesco), Wombwell High Street (outside Poundland). The train station is a 15-20 minute walk to the cemetery. Parking is available on Cemetery Road, Summer Lane, or Main Street. There is also a free car park on Cemetery Road and a larger free car park with EV charging on Summer Lane (near St Mary's Church).
- Contact on day:
- Jess Whiting
- Telephone number:
- +447876464668
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Disabled parking can be made available if needed outside the chapel, just contact us before your visit as we will need to open the gates.
