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Celebrating Bradford's status as UK City of Culture 2025, knowledgeable researchers will bring you stories of those whose resting place is in Undercliffe Cemetery and whose pioneering work in making Bradford a city of culture can still be seen and heard. Hear stories of choirs, brass bands, one-armed musicians, puppeteers, music hall impresarios, and world-renowned entertainers who came to Bradford to wow the crowds.

Undercliffe Cemetery fell into disrepair in the 1970s, was sold to a 'developer', and had to be rescued from destruction by a group of volunteers who formed Undercliffe Cemetery Charity. Forty years on, this amazing cemetery has been restored to glory & the volunteers' hard work was recognised by the late queen in 2022, one of the last QAVS honours she bestowed.

We will be open from 1000 to 1600. and our researchers will be on hand to answer questions and guide you through this wonderful 26-acre hilltop site. There will be pre-bookable formal tours (morning & afternoon) or you can take self-guided tours of various people/themes of interest. There will be activities for children and refreshments will be available all day in our lodge.