Friends of Christ Church Graveyard - History, Lessons and Challenges
Mon 25 Nov 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Todmorden Library, OL14 5AA
Description
Pushing Up Daisies and Friends of Christ Church
Monday November 25 at 6pm
Join us for our event this month where we will be learning lots about Graveyards from the Friends of Christ Church who will be busting myths, enlightening us and giving us food for thought.
We will hear about how graveyards are looked after (and when they are not). And, what is allowed and isn't.
Hear stories uncovered about those buried in the graveyard at Christ Church and how they died.
Learn about problems at Christ Church, and issues happening elsewhere in the country - as well as historical abuses of graveyards and what it tells us about a lack of respect for the dead and avoidance of the realities of death.
And what happens when we run out of space for burials? How do we move into the future whilst honouring the past and ensuring we educate ourselves through learning about the lives of those who have gone before.
This is a free event but please register here for a ticket so we can plan. Please note this talk will cover some themes that may be upsetting to some.
Tea and coffee will be available.
Location
Todmorden Library, OL14 5AA