Plymouth Road Cemetery , Tavistock

A guided tour from Chris Bellers of both the cemetery, and the usually closed Chapel of Rest Sue Spackman will also talk about the architecture of the Chapel and the work of renowned architect Henry Clutton. As a special bonus we expect a full testing of Clutton’s acoustics from Rosemary Turner!

Numbers are limited so pre-booking is essential for this unique historical experience

We will look at the graves of some people of particular interest and become aware of how burial practices have changed over the years. We will also note some of the symbols engraved on the older headstones. We will consider the War Graves at the cemetery and visit the Green Burial Area and a plot where the re-interred bodies of the nuns from the Carmelite Convent are buried.

Courtesy of Tavistock Town Council we will have rare access to the buildings including the Chapel of Rest and the Old Mortuary, designed by Henry Clutton who was also the architect responsible for what is now the Catholic Church.

The cemetery is a vital part of Tavistock’s unique architectural heritage — another piece of the Bedford estate’s legacy, expertly shaped by one of Victorian England’s leading architects.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1430

Location & directions

Tavistock Town Cemetery, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BY

Contact on day:

Chris Bellers

Telephone number:

+447393534971

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

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Booking website:

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Accessibility details

Please park, courtesy of Fairway Furniture, in their car park which is short walk from, and almost adjacent to, the cemetery.

Additional information

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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