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Chapel Open Morning
Nov
2
11:00 am11:00

Chapel Open Morning

On the first Sunday of every month, join us to explore the newly restored Abney Park Chapel and learn about it’s history. At midday, Abney Park Trust are hosting a 30 minute long talk, giving an insight into the history of the Chapel, with the opportunity ask questions, to explore and to photograph the interior.

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Chapel Open Morning
Oct
5
11:00 am11:00

Chapel Open Morning

5th Oct is cancelled due to the yellow wind warning and the closure of Abney Park until safety checks are carried out.
On the first Sunday of every month, join us to explore the newly restored Abney Park Chapel and learn about it’s history. At midday, Abney Park Trust will host a 30 minute talk, giving an insight into the history of the Chapel, with the opportunity ask questions, to explore and to photograph the interior.

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James Braidwood, The Father of the Modern Fire Service
Jun
21
6:15 pm18:15

James Braidwood, The Father of the Modern Fire Service

James Braidwood, The Father of the Modern Fire Service - A talk by Diana Hamilton-Jones.
The world’s first municipal fire service was founded in Edinburgh in 1824 and it was lead by James Braidwood.  Who was this relatively unknown Scot who recruited and trained a team of fire fighters, and created a science in fire-fighting methods.  Why has he been forgotten?  We invite you to Diana’s talk to learn about him and why he should be remembered and honoured. 

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Abney Unearthed talk at Hackney Archives
May
17
2:45 pm14:45

Abney Unearthed talk at Hackney Archives

The Abney Unearthed project is pleased to be included in Hackney History month. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hackney Council, Abney Unearthed is an exciting  project to remap the cemetery and discover more about the people buried there. The project manger is giving a talk to introduce the exhibition and explain why the project is so vital.

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Remembrance Sunday
Nov
13
10:15 am10:15

Remembrance Sunday

Join us on Sunday 13th November at 10.15am at the War Memorial in Abney Park Cemetery, where local artists will perform music and poetry to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. The ceremony will combine traditional elements of a Remembrance Sunday ceremony, with a variety of music – including classical music, and peace songs from different traditions sung by two local choirs.

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