Friends of Brompton

The official Twitter feed of The Friends of Brompton Cemetery. Established in 1840, Brompton Cemetery is one of London's Magnificent Seven.

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* The ECDC Artists' stand will have a stonemason & facepainting.

* London Fire Brigade fire engine hope to make an appearance unless called to an emergency.

* Musical storytelling with Anna Christina at 1-1.45pm and 3-3.45pm in the Chapel.

* The Victorian Hearse will return.

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Our Open Day is 8 days away and here are a few things you can expect to see:

*The Police are providing free bike marking and registration at their stand from 11 am - 5pm.

* The Plant Stall will be located outside the North Lodge selling a variety of plants

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Exhibition of Works by Anouschka Fryer and Ali Mulroy.
Saturday 7 September, 11:00-17:00
Sunday 8 September, 12:00-17:00.

This show promises to be a feast for the senses, inviting viewers to embark on a journey through layers of emotion, colour, light, pattern and texture.

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Meet at the North Lodge, Brompton Cemetery (Old Brompton Road entrance)
Tickets are £10 per person plus £1.50 booking fee if reserved online, or turn up on the day with a donation.

Book at: https://t.co/PSjgczKnHz

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What are Common Graves? Who is buried in them? Come and find out more with our guided tour.

SATURDAY 18th MAY at 2pm

Join our volunteer guide (and common grave expert) Maria for a fascinating exploration of the less famous residents of Brompton Cemetery.

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Wishing you all a very happy new year from all at FOBC.

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Places can be reserved online (£5 plus £1.13 booking fee) at https://t.co/rRib8KkcdM and a small number of tickets will be available for purchase on the day.

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CATACOMB TOURS- 27 January, with tours on the half hour between 10 am and 3:30 pm. 
Attendees should collect their tickets from the Chapel prior to the tour and then assemble on the steps down the Catacomb at the time of their tour.

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

#lestweforget #rememberanceday #ArmisticeDay

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FREE drop-in family activities on Tuesday 24th& Wednesday 25th October from 11am-2pm at Brompton Cemetery. Activities include:
🐛 A bug hunt
👻 spooky scavenger trail
📕 Learn frightening facts in interactive storytelling
🎃 Make Halloween crafts
@theroyalparks #helpnaturethrive

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🌲Tree walk tour 12.30pm
🌿 Herbal heritage tour 3.30pm
🪦 Catacomb tours every 30min
🚒 Fire engine
🦅 Birds of Prey
🛍 Stalls &food
🎶 Live Music
📚 Children’s storytime 12 & 2.30pm
🖌 Face painting @earlscourtdevco
🖼 Art in the chapel @rachelgoodison1
🙏 Victorian hearse

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We look forward to seeing you at the Brompton Cemetery Open Day tomorrow Sunday 3rd September.

Please join us for a fun day from 11am to 5pm.

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We're excited to be at the @fobcofficial Open Day this Sunday! 🎉

Join us for a fun day of activities in the renowned 182 year old Grade I listed cemetery, and learn more about our masterplan from The Earls Court Development Company team.

📆 Sunday 3rd September
🕐 11am-5pm

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Brompton Cemetery Annual Open Day - Sunday 3rd September 11am - 5pm. Admission Free

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Guardians explores these themes through the intriguing lens of the insect world.

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Guardians
An installation by Rachel Goodison
Saturday + Sunday 17-18 June, 11 am - 5 pm, the Chapel

Artist in Residence, Rachel Goodison, is holding her second exhibition in the Chapel.

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Guardians is a site-specific installation, using the colours and patterns of butterflies to explore themes of protection and refuge. Rachel is particularly interested in our human desire for ‘spiritual’ shelter & support, contrasted with our own neglect of natural habitats.

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Saturday 8 July. Meet at the North Lodge, Brompton Cemetery (Old Brompton Road entrance) at 2pm. Cost £10 + £1.50 booking fee

Book at: https://t.co/OZ6X5JwdnH

Carole Tyrrell has her own blog which features ‘Symbol of the Month’ at https://t.co/4FjG5lXf7M

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Introduction to Cemetery Symbols 8 July 2023, 2:00 pm

Carole Tyrrell will introduce you to many of the symbols that can be seen in Brompton cemetery and discuss their meanings. From Celtic crosses to Egyptian gods and updated 18th century memento mori, there’s plenty to see.

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Join us THIS SATURDAY 27th for a guided tour of the catacombs. Tours last 20 mins. Suitable for over 12 years.
Meet at the Chapel promptly for your chosen timeslot.
Tickets are £5 per person plus £1.13 booking fee.
Book at: https://t.co/ueM1hR3FYp