Birmingham Catacomb Tours 1 & 2 Sat 11 July at the JQfest
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- Jun 21
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Take Tour 1 (Victorian Catacomb Chambers)
What you will do: Explore the inside of empty Victorian catacomb chambers.
What you will learn: Brief history of Key Hill Cemetery, why the catacombs were created, learn about Mount Misery, the Guardians of the Poor, discover the different types of burials & the decline of the catacombs.
Special highlight: Learn about some of the prominent residents, plus the connection to the author Washington Irving ( Sleepy Hollow & Rip Van Winkle)
These Catacombs were used as Air Raid Shelters by residents and workers during WWII.
Spaces are limited. Book your history tour today
: Take Tour 2 (The Victorian Underground Tunnel)
What you will do:. Explore the hidden tunnel beneath the cemetery
What you will learn: Uncover the original purpose behind its creation, the connection to the former church in Warstone Lane Cemetery.
Special highlight: Secrets of the Subterranean: Hear the fascinating, morbid tale of John Baskerville—the legendary printer & font designer whose body was moved, displayed, and reburied multiple times before finding a final home in the catacombs
Wartime History
See where locals took cover during WWII.
Hear a personal family account from the Birmingham Blitz.
Spaces are limited. Book your history tour today:
📍 Arrive at the Meeting Point for Tour 1 and Tour 2
Location: Friends' Gazebo inside Warstone Lane Cemetery.
Address: Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham.
Action: Collect your admission badge here to gain access.
Note: This specific meeting point is for Saturday 11 July only ⚠️ Important Access Notes
Terrain: Includes walking, steep hills, and steps.
Booking: You must book each tour separately.
Timing: Leave a 1-hour gap between tours.
· No human remains or coffins are on display. Booking Link here #BirminghamCatacombs
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