Beckett Street Cemetery
📍 BurmantoftsWest Yorkshire
One of England's first municipal cemeteries, opened in 1845, with Victorian memorials and history.
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What’s free
Free to walk around the cemetery
About
Beckett Street Cemetery opened in 1845 and was one of the first council-run cemeteries in England, with around 8,000 monuments. Look out for the grave of Frederick Short, a survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade, and the listed Kidney and Galli family memorials. It is looked after by the Friends of Beckett Street Cemetery and is open to visitors during the day.
Opening times
- Open daily, around 8am to 6pm
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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