Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery

'The great and the good': Leeds personalities at Lawnswood Cemetery
2023-09-10 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
For more information & to book this walk, use this link The great and the good
This is a Leeds Civic Trust Guided walk lead by Ann Lightman

“Innovation andTrailblazers” Walk– introduced last year.
2023-05-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
To book this free guided walks, please contact Ann Lightman at c.lightman@sky.com
Meeting point at the Friends notice board just inside the main entrance. The walk goes to the Columbarium, the Victorian cemetery and the 1910 extension. A varied walk!

The walk last about 2 hours, tailored to suit group or individual needs. Paths can be uneven or slippery depending on weather conditions so suitable footwear is advised. Reserve dates will come into operation should the first date be cancelled due to weather conditions (especially heavy rain or wind) or other unavoidable reasons (illness, road closures etc.)

CWGC War Graves Week 2023 – Lawnswood Tour
2023-05-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-05-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
As part of War Graves Week The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) are offering a tour at Lawnswood cemetery, this is a free ticket only tour, tickets available via eventbrite website https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-war-graves-week-2023-lawnswood-cemetery-tickets-617623708137 where full details are available.

“Innovation andTrailblazers” Walk– introduced last year.
2023-05-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
To book this free guided walks, please contact Ann Lightman at c.lightman@sky.com
Meeting point at the Friends notice board just inside the main entrance. The walk goes to the Columbarium, the Victorian cemetery and the 1910 extension. A varied walk!
Reserve date 28th May.

The walk last about 2 hours, tailored to suit group or individual needs. Paths can be uneven or slippery depending on weather conditions so suitable footwear is advised. Reserve dates will come into operation should the first date be cancelled due to weather conditions (especially heavy rain or wind) or other unavoidable reasons (illness, road closures etc.)

Early Years of the Leeds Museum” – new walk this year.
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
To book this free guided walks, please contact Ann Lightman at c.lightman@sky.comMeeting point in front of the chapels. The walk covers the memorials in the Victorian and 1910 sections of eminent people who were curators or Presidents of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, owners of the museum in the early years. Some interesting and different monuments.

The walk last about 2 hours, tailored to suit group or individual needs. Paths can be uneven or slippery depending on weather conditions so suitable footwear is advised. Reserve dates will come into operation should the first date be cancelled due to weather conditions (especially heavy rain or wind) or other unavoidable reasons (illness, road closures etc.)

“Early Years of the Leeds Museum” – new walk this year. - This Walk is Now Full.
2023-04-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
This Walk is now FULL
To book this free guided walks, please contact Ann Lightman at c.lightman@sky.comMeeting point in front of the chapels. The walk covers the memorials in the Victorian and 1910 sections of eminent people who were curators or Presidents of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, owners of the museum in the early years. Some interesting and different monuments.
Reserve date 7th May
The walk last about 2 hours, tailored to suit group or individual needs. Paths can be uneven or slippery depending on weather conditions so suitable footwear is advised. Reserve dates will come into operation should the first date be cancelled due to weather conditions (especially heavy rain or wind) or other unavoidable reasons (illness, road closures etc.)

Introduction to Lawnswood Cemetery – Walk
2023-04-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
To book this free guided walks, please contact Ann Lightman at c.lightman@sky.com
Meeting point in the carpark opposite the main entrance on A660 Leeds-Otley Road. The walk covers the history, buildings and listed monuments in the Victorian cemetery. The route varies according to what spring flowers are at their best.
The walk last about 2 hours, tailored to suit group or individual needs. Paths can be uneven or slippery depending on weather conditions so suitable footwear is advised. Reserve dates will come into operation should the first date be cancelled due to weather conditions (especially heavy rain or wind) or other unavoidable reasons (illness, road closures etc.)

Introduction to Lawnswood Cemetery - Walk
2023-03-19 14:00 - 16:30 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
To book this free guided walks, please contact Ann Lightman at c.lightman@sky.com
Meeting point in the carpark opposite the main entrance on A660 Leeds-Otley Road. The walk covers the history, buildings and listed monuments in the Victorian cemetery. The route varies according to what spring flowers are at their best.
Reserve date 26th March.
The walk last about 2 hours, tailored to suit group or individual needs. Paths can be uneven or slippery depending on weather conditions so suitable footwear is advised. Reserve dates will come into operation should the first date be cancelled due to weather conditions (especially heavy rain or wind) or other unavoidable reasons (illness, road closures etc.)

Guided Walk for Heritage Open Day
2022-09-18, 2022-09-11
See HOD website or booklet for details and to book a free place.

Guided Walk " Lawnswood Cemetery's links to Leeds University"
2022-05-01 13:50 - 16:00 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
Contact Ann Lightman for more information and to book a place.

Guided Walk An Introduction to Lawnswood Cemetery - FULL
2022-04-10 13:50 - 16:00 | Lawnswood Cemetery, Lawnswood Cemetery. Otley Road (A660), Leeds, LS16 6AH, United Kingdom
“An Introduction to Lawnswood Cemetery it’s history, listed buildings and monuments” 2pm at the cemetery. This Walk is now FULL, contact Ann Lightman for more information and to be put on the waiting list.

AGM - Friends of Laswnswood Cemetery
2022-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Quaker Meeting House, New Adel Lane
All Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery members welcome

George Corson Talk
2021-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street, leeds, LS1 6AL
Please register via Eventbtite link
