Description
Step back in time to Victorian Bradford as local historians, Steve Lightfoot and John Jackson, lead you on a fascinating tour of Undercliffe Cemetery. Throughout this eye-opening ‘toddle round the tombs’, Lightfoot and Jackson will share insights into the cemetery’s history, from its opening in 1854 to the present day.
Discover the looming gravestones that house Bradford’s social elite of old and explore the final resting places that mark the graves of those less fortunate, who were on the lower end of the social ladder.
An engaging experience for historians and curious locals alike, this atmospheric walking tour will forever change your understanding of Undercliffe Cemetery and all who rest there.
This is an outdoor walking tour. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
About the Historians
Steve Lightfoot
Steve Lightfoot, Chairman of Undercliffe Cemetery Charity, brings a wealth of experience from twenty years in Civil Engineering and IT. He established an IT business in 1990 and led a national buying group. His passion for photography led him to explore Victorian photographic studios in Leeds and Bradford, ultimately leading him to Undercliffe Cemetery. With a passion for local history, Lightfoot finds studying the studios and their sitters as the perfect lens through which to delve into Victorian Worthies and the area’s past.
John Jackson
John Jackson, a Bradford native, has been deeply connected with Undercliffe Cemetery for over five decades. Serving as the joint vice-chair of Trustees for the Undercliffe Cemetery Charity. With a remarkable 37-year tenure as a civil registration officer, culminating in the role of superintendent registrar of Calderdale.
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