Abney Park's Greatest Hits

For Abney Park's 181st birthday Alan Gartrell gave a 'greatest hits' virtual tour on the top historic highlights in the cemetery.

Alan's tour 'virtually' takes you around the park, where he discusses the varied history of Abney's residents. Highlights include the lives of Salvationists, Abolitionists, Chartists and Music Hall stars as well as the park's architects.

Watch the recording

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Biography: Alan Gartrell

Alan Gartrell has given talks at Abney Park on a regular basis for many years. He is a Stoke Newington local who modestly declares that he is not a historian, but simply a few clicks ahead on Wikipedia of everyone else.