The Heroes of Abney - a walking tour with Alan Gartrell

Trafalgar, Balaclava, the Streets of London. Soldiers, Abolitionists, nurses, firemen and policemen. Abney Park is full of heroic stories.

Discover these stories in a walking tour of Abney Park Cemetery, led by Alan Gartrell.

From the High St entrance, please meet at the far end of the pedestrian walkway - where the path splits into three

Speaker Bio:
Alan Gartrell has given tours of Abney Park for many years now. His topics spread a huge range from the history of Hackney's MPs to Abney Park's missionary links. He very modestly says he is not a historian, just a few clicks ahead of everyone else on Wikipedia.

Please note:
Sometimes, Abney Park closes at short notice due to adverse weather conditions. If events need to be cancelled, we'll let you know. Please check your emails and the Abney Park website (abneypark.org) mid-morning on the day of the event to get details.
Please wear sturdy shoes.
There are no toilet facilities available.