2pm-3.45pm
This talk and guided walk will explore the achievements of the architect responsible for the Gothic revival West Norwood Cemetery.
FREE, but booking essential as places are limited, please click on the headline for more info and the booking link.

The architect responsible for the South Metropolitan (West Norwood) Cemetery, Sir William Tite (1798-1873), died 150 years ago on 20 April. In this talk Nicholas Long will look at his life and achievements and reflect on some of those of his contemporaries buried in the cemetery followed by a walk to view their memorials.

Please note the tour will not include a visit to the catacombs, where Tite is interred.

MEETING PLACE IS THE CREMATORIUM CHAPEL - about 15mins walk from the main entrance. Please aim to arrive at the chapel a few minutes before 2pm so we can start promptly.

Following the talk, there will be a short guided walk back to the main cemetery entrance. This is likely to go off the paved paths and roads and across uneven ground, so please come prepared with appropriate footwear!

Booking essential as places are limited. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

This is a completely free talk and guided walk, brought to the community as part of the ongoing National Heritage Lottery funded project. 

If you have any queries on accessibility, or anything else, please contact Kim Hart on khart@lambeth.gov.uk

More on Nicholas:

Nicholas Long has chaired the cemetery’s Scheme of Management Committee since its creation in 1997. More recently he has been heavily involved in the NHLF project currently in progress. He is very familiar with the life of William Tite and the history of the cemetery.