Lister Lane Cemetery

Lister Lane Cemetery opened as the Halifax General Cemetery in 1841. It became the final resting place of nearly 20,000 individuals until its closure in the 1960s. This historic Halifax cemetery is now lovingly cared for by the Friends.

Its memorials provide an index of many who shaped the development of Halifax. From the Crossley family, who built the carpet manufacturing business at Dean Clough Mills through to 19th century workers in hundreds of trades. There are Waterloo veterans, residents of the USA, Canada, New Zealand etc., Chartists, chapel ministers and murder victims. We will be delighted to introduce you to 'our residents’ and explain why Halifax needed its first independent cemetery, which took years to prepare and landscape.

We look forward to welcoming you on one of our guided tours.

Timings

Sunday 20 September:

Gates open 1200. Guided tours starting from 1400, lasting about 90 minutes.

Location & directions

Lister Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5JL

Directions:

The Cemetery is located between Lister Lane and Gibbet Street. The main entrance is from Lister Lane.

Contact on day:

Ann Wilkinson

Telephone number:

+441422260177

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Stout footwear is advised as ground uneven. No toilets on site. Parking is available on roadside in Lister Lane and nearby.

Additional information

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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