Between 11 am and 1 pm 3rd May 2026, join Abney Park Trust and the Tower Theatre to celebrate 186 years since the laying of the foundation stone for the Chapel in Abney Park Cemetery, in May 1840.

Members of the Tower Theatre will bring some of the amazing residents to life. Stroll around the cemetery and you might encounter Margaret Graham and hear about her dare devil balloon flights; or perhaps Isaac Watts might tell you about his life with Lady Abney; James Braidwood might be there to explain how his dedication and ingenuity led to him becoming the father of the modern fire service-  who knows who’ll turn up from the past to tell their story?  Pick up a map near the main entrance on Stoke Newington High Street and see who you can find.

Looking forward to Sunday 10 May the Chapel will be open between 11am and 1pm. At 12 noon, Abney Park Trust will be giving a short talk about Alice Zimmern, writer and campaigner for women’s rights.

Because Abney can get quite muddy on wet days, we would request no dogs in the chapel.

Access Information:
Service dogs on leads are welcome.
Accompanying carers welcome.
There is ramp access at Church Street entrance, there is level access at the Stoke Newington High Street entrance. 
The ground floor of the Chapel is fully accessible and there are accessible toilets available onsite.
Toilets and baby changing facilities are available.

This event is free - donations to support the work of Abney Park Trust are welcome.