Lives in Stone: Witney's Everyday Histories
Tower Hill Cemetery Chapel, Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ES
The 2026 Heritage Open Days theme, "Everyday Histories", celebrates the lives, work and stories of ordinary people who helped shape their communities. Tower Hill Cemetery provides a unique opportunity to uncover Witney's rich social history through the lives of those laid to rest there.
Visitors are invited to explore selected graves and burial records that reveal how occupations and working lives changed over the decades. From local tradespeople and craftsmen to business owners and factory workers, these stories offer a fascinating glimpse into Witney's social and economic development.
Visitors will also be able to browse burial records and historic trade directories, enjoy refreshments, and take advantage of the rare opportunity to step inside the cemetery chapel - one of Witney's secrets!
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 15:00-20:00
- Saturday 12 September:
- 09:00- 1300
Location & directions
Tower Hill Cemetery Chapel, Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ES
- Directions:
- The easiest way to find us is on foot from any of the entrances on Tower Hill, Curbridge Road or the gate in the alley from Windrush Valley Estate.
- Contact on day:
- Polly Inness
- Telephone number:
- +447826390241
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is a small step up into the chapel. A small number of parking spaces are available at the site. There are no public toilets - nearest public toilets are at Welch Way
