Stories from the graveyard: working lives, talk and tour
West End Library & Community Hub, West End Customer Service Centre, Condercum Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4 9JH
St James' Graveyard on Benwell Lane tells the story of the changing community of West Newcastle over the decades since it opened in the 1830s. As well as the impressive memorials to some of the wealthiest and most powerful families on Tyneside, also buried there are thousands of other local residents including pitmen, engineers, farmers, shopkeepers and nurses. Join us to hear some of their stories and visit some of their graves.
Meet in the community room at the West End Library for a short talk and film showing with refreshments. This will be followed by a tour of the graveyard focusing on the working lives of some of West Newcastle's residents.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 13:00pm - 15:00pm
Location & directions
West End Library & Community Hub, West End Customer Service Centre, Condercum Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4 9JH
- Directions:
- Please be aware parking near to the venue can be difficult, please be prepared to park further away. The library closes at 2pm, there will be no return to the library after 2pm
- Contact on day:
- Sarah Mulligan
- Telephone number:
- +441912787878
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book using our Eventbrite page
- Booking contact name:
- Newcastle City Library
- Booking telephone number:
- +441912787878
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987314291543?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Access and toilet facilities only apply to the first part of the event, the talk at the Library, once you leave on the tour of the Graveyard there is no return to the library. Please do wear suitable clothing and footwear for the outside tour, as parts of the ground may be uneven and the weather may be poor.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 8
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
