Many people provided a variety of medical practices to the residents of Hackney, as well as London-wide. Join Abney Unearthed for a walking tour to discover the originator of the Medical Witnesses Act, a president of the Royal College of Surgeons, homeopaths, one of the co-founders of the Hunterian Museum and a pioneer in the treatment of TB.

Abney Unearthed is a volunteer-based project that was developed to remap Abney Park and also research, discover and share the many life stories of those interred here. The Abney Unearthed project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hackney Council, with support from Abney Park Trust.

This tour is free.

Please enter at the Church Street entrance and follow the path on the left side. The meeting point is at the William Booth Memorial, opposite the entry path. (The High Street entrance will be closed during this time.)

Please note:
We may need to cancel at short notice if the weather is inclement - please check your emails on the morning of the walk that you have booked.

Please wear sturdy shoes.
There are no toilet facilities available.