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As with many Victorian cemeteries, disuse brought decay. By the 1950’s Sheffield General Cemetery was very run down and neglected. Many monuments were falling into ruin, and today, this looks set to continue. After surviving land slides and World War two bombs, the cemetery is currently a haven for wildlife and nature.
A
new lease of life for the dead
People
who wanted to save and take care of the cemetery came together to try and
help preserve its unique treasures for the future. The Friends of
the General Cemetery group was formed in 1989. The group promotes
the importance of the site and its history, with talks, tours and activities,
as well as protecting it. For current news and updates about this historical
burial site. Please visit their website at www.gencem.org
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