The FOBLC is a voluntary group which promotes the conservation and appreciation of the Brockley & Ladywell cemeteries as places of remembrance, historic importance & natural beauty. The FoBLC is recognised by HMRC as a charity, ref. XT38745, and is a member of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends
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Heritage Open Day Saturday 16th September
This year the FoBLC will be taking part in the National Trust’s national heritage open days.
10am – 1pm: Ladywell Chapel open with displays
10.30am General Tour starting at the Ladywell entrance
10.30am Tin Poppies and Tin Hats military history walk starting from the Ladywell Cross of Sacrifice
Local artist Luisa Maria MacCormack has kindly agreed to show some of her artworks in the chapel
All are welcome, no booking required
FOBLC Open Day Sunday 10th July 2022 11am-4:30pm including Guided Tours
GUIDED WALKS SCHEDULE
11:30 - Military heroes from 1802 to 1918 led by Peter Mealing;
12:30 - Nature walk: the flora and fauna of both cemeteries led by Tom Moulton & Peter Robinson;
13:30 - Poets, Painters & Pirates led by Mike Guilfoyle;
14:30 - General tour of Brockley cemetery led by Jeff Hart;
15:30 - Women of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries led by Julie Robinson. (NB: This tour is not suitable for children and contains references to murder and suicide)
Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries Open Day Sunday 7th July 2019 11.00am - 4.30pm
Author Sarah Crofts will be appearing at the Open Day at 12 noon to sign copies of new book celebrating the life of Thankfull Sturdee (1852-1934) Deptford Photographer.
Members of the Friends group attended a recent guided walk and fascinating talk on the life and work of the Deptford Photographer Thankful Sturdee (who lies buried in Brockley cemetery)
This was followed by a book launch at the well known Deptford Hostelry, 'The Dog and Bell' where the author Sarah Crofts signed copies of her new book about Thankfull Sturdee. The book features most of his Deptford photos long associated with this prolific local photographer along with some other previously unknown photos and newly discovered information about his life and career.
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| Thankfull Sturdee took the photographs of the original Fowlers Troop and the Deptford Jack in the Green |
You can also see materials relating to Thankfull Sturdee, including prints of his photos, at the Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre.
Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries 11th Anniversary Open Day, Sunday 8th July 2018 from 11am to 4:30pm
Please join us for our 11th anniversary Open Day on 8th July 2018, from 11am to 4:30pm.
There will be FREE guided walks of the Cemeteries visiting the graves of sportsmen, poets, war veterans and local figures as well as flora and bird life. Times for guided walks will be 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
In addition there will be a photographic exhibition of monuments and wildlife in the Ladywell Chapel, refreshments and a plant stall.
Come and find out more about the wildlife and history of this tranquil local green space
We look forward to seeing you there
Brockley Gate entrance: Brockley Road SE4 2QY Crofton Park BR, 122/171/172 bus routes
Ladywell Gate entrance: Brockley Grove SE13 7HY P4 bus route, Ladywell BR
There will be FREE guided walks of the Cemeteries visiting the graves of sportsmen, poets, war veterans and local figures as well as flora and bird life. Times for guided walks will be 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
In addition there will be a photographic exhibition of monuments and wildlife in the Ladywell Chapel, refreshments and a plant stall.
Come and find out more about the wildlife and history of this tranquil local green space
We look forward to seeing you there
Brockley Gate entrance: Brockley Road SE4 2QY Crofton Park BR, 122/171/172 bus routes
Ladywell Gate entrance: Brockley Grove SE13 7HY P4 bus route, Ladywell BR
NUNHEAD CEMETERY OPEN DAY Saturday 19th May 11am – 5pm
The FOBLC will again be having a stall at this event organised by the Friends of Nunhead Cemetery. It's a great day, hopefully see you there!
Photos from FOBLC's amazing 10th anniversary Open Day
Nunhead Cemetery Annual Open Day 21st May 2016
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| Choir in the ruined Nunhead Chapel |
The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery will be running their annual open day on the 21st May from 11am to 5pm. Admission is free and it's a beautiful cemetery as well as being a popular and well organised event so put the date in your diary!
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| 'Bugman' Jones |
There will be music in the ruined chapel, free tours, a plant stall, the famous Bug Hunt for the kids, home made refreshments and many other stalls. Parking is limited but you can also get there via Nunhead rail station or the P12 bus.
More information is available at www.fonc.org.uk
FOBLC OPEN DAY SUNDAY 12th JULY
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| Jeff Hart leads a walk on the 2014 FOBLC Open Day |
Please join us for our 8th anniversary Open Day on Sunday 12th July, from 11am to 4:30pm.
There will be FREE guided walks of the Cemeteries visiting the graves of sportsmen, poets, war veterans and local figures as well as flora and bird life.
In addition there will be a photographic exhibition of monuments and wildlife in the Ladywell Chapel, refreshments and a plant stall.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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| 2014 Open Day Expo in Ladywell Chapel |
Getting there:
Ladywell Cemetery, Ladywell Road, SE13 7HY Ladywell station (short walk up hill), Bus P4
Brockley Cemetery, Brockley Road, SE4 2QY Crofton Park station (short walk), Buses 122, 171, 172
NUNHEAD CEMETERY 2015 OPEN DAY
Historic and Beautiful Victorian
NUNHEAD CEMETERY
OPEN DAY
SATURDAY
►16 MAY 2015◄
11.00 am ~ 5.00 pm
WOODCRAFTING DEMONSTRATIONS
HISTORY, ECOLOGY & LOCAL GROUPS STALLS
PLANTS FOR SALE; BIRDS OF PREY
TOURS OF CEMETERY & CRYPT
HOMEMADE REFRESHMENTS
CHOIRS IN THE CHAPEL; CHILDREN’S BUG HUNT
EXHIBITION IN THE MAUSOLEUM & MORE
(All subject to availability)
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NUNHEAD CEMETERY, LINDEN GROVE, LONDON SE15
P12 bus and Nunhead Railway Station
Organised by the Friends of Nunhead Cemetery ( FONC )
Registered Charity No 296413
FONC logoSouthwark logo in association with Southwark Council
FREE ADMISSION
www.fonc.org.uk
FOBLC Open Day
Here are some photos from our Open Day on Sunday. Many thanks to all those who helped and of course all the many who came! A good time was had by all
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| Jeff Hart leads a walk |
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| Observing a lovely cluster of Rose Bay Willow Herb, the plant symbol of London |
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| Colourful Cinnabar caterpillar found on the nature walk |
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| Colin our Treasurer tops up the funds with some plant sales |
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| Inside the Chapel during the Open Day |
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