Sheffield General Cemetery

Sheffield General Cemetery is a six-hectare burial ground featuring classical monuments, elaborate tombstones, and tree-lined pathways alongside the Porter Brook. The grounds hold a diverse collection of memorials representing different architectural styles and periods.

The cemetery was established in 1836 to meet burial needs during the Industrial Revolution when Sheffield's population was growing rapidly. It served this purpose until 1978, when new burial practices changed how the city managed its dead.

The grounds contain separate sections for Anglican and Nonconformist burials, each reflecting distinct beliefs through their layout and design choices. Walking through these areas, you notice how the burial grounds mirror the religious divisions that mattered to people of that era.

The main entrance through the Gatehouse on Cemetery Avenue provides access to the restored pathways, with additional entry points at Montague Street and Cemetery Road. The grounds are best explored on foot, allowing time to wander through the different sections.

The Samuel Worth Chapel and catacombs display different architectural styles and offer insight into burial practices of the 1800s. The Gatehouse was built directly over Porter Brook, creating a symbolic reference to the mythological river Styx as a passage between worlds.