Abney Park - The Radical Heritage

Some of the people of Abney were Non Conformist in more than religion.

Those buried here include Chartists, Abolitionists, Suffragettes, Fenians, Teetotallers and more. Join Alan Gartrell to hear the stories of those who stood outside the mainstream.

This tour is free, with a suggested £5 donation to help support Abney Park Trust.

About the speaker:

Alan Gartrell has given informative tours of Abney Park for many years now. His topics cover 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.

From the Stoke Newington High Street entrance, please meet at the far end of the pedestrian walkway - where the path splits into three (near the dark green lock-up cabins).

The tour will last around 75 - 90 mins.
Please arrive 5 minutes early for the 2pm start.
Please wear suitably sturdy footwear.
There are no toilet facilities available.

Please check your emails on the morning of the event - we may need to cancel at short notice if the weather is adverse.