Visit Bunhill Fields Cemetery!
Details
Come along on Sunday 5th October to visit Bunhill Fields Cemetery!
About the cemetery
Bunhill Fields cemetery was laid down in 1665 and was in use until 1854.
It had 123,000 interments, of which about 2,000 monuments remain today. It is known for its Nonconformist connections of people who lived locally when they passed.
It is the burial place of prominent people including the poet William Blake (died 1827), writer Daniel Defoe (died 1731), writer John Bunyan (died 1688), artist & poet Susannah Wesley (1742) and philosopher Isacc Watts (died 1748).
A great time to visit cemeteries is in the Autumn or Spring.
When you arrive I will provide you with maps to explore the cemetery. Alternatively, I can give you a mini guided tour on some of the most famous graves.
The visit will last about 1h 30mins.
Entry
Entry is free!
Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either:
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, ‘send a payment’ to [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) and click on the ‘Goods & Services’ option and change it to ‘Friends & Family’, as this avoids a charge from PayPal.
- Send via Bank Transfer (email me – [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) for details)
- Pay cash on the day
Afterwards
After we will head to the 'The Masque Haunt pub' 168-172 Old Street, a short walk from the cemetery from 3:30pm/4:00pm for a chat over a drink.
Please note, we only wait outside the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time.
If you can't see us outside the station, please text.
Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text)
On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.
Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/
Visit Bunhill Fields Cemetery!