Heritage Open Days Tour | Sweet Remembrance

As part of this year’s Heritage Open Days theme of Everyday Histories, Sheffield General Cemetery invites visitors to step into the world of confectioners. Was Sheffield once a confectionery town? The answer lies hidden in the stories of those buried in Sheffield General Cemetery.

Join Sweet Remembrance author and volunteer Andrew Littlewood for a fascinating walking tour exploring the graves connected to Sheffield’s rich confectionery past. From pioneering sweet-makers to the people behind well-known names, uncover a lesser-known chapter of local history and how it shaped the UK confectionery industry.

After the tour, join us in the Samuel Worth Chapel to look at our exhibition. Our café, bookstall and People Power exhibition will be open from 10.00am-4.00pm, and our books will be available to purchase on the day or online beforehand, including Sweet Remembrance – The Confectioners of Sheffield General Cemetery upon which this tour is based.

Event Details

• Start Time: 1pm
• The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
• Location: The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, S11 8NT
• Accessibility: The historic nature of the site and the sloping landscape mean that not all spaces are fully accessible. Paths may be uneven and there are steps on some paths. Find out more here.
• Tickets: This event is free to attend but you need to book a ticket. Tickets are available online via Ticketsource.
• Please note, this tour is appropriate for those aged 18+.

T&Cs

• Email [email protected] with any questions about this event.

Thank You
This is a volunteer-led fundraising event for Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (Registered Charity Number: 1103158) with all proceeds going towards the charitable aims of the Trust. We thank you for your ongoing support in preserving this special place for generations to come.