by FoHPC | May 21, 2016 | 2016
On Tuesday afternoon, 24 May, FoHPC committee member Richard Bell will be presenting an illustrated talk to the Tickhill Methodist Ladies’ Fellowship. Entitled “Hyde Park Cemetery – A Biography of Doncaster”, the talk covers the history of the...
by FoHPC | May 18, 2016 | 2016
Last Sunday’s Guided Walk around the cemetery, led by Andria, Helen & Phil from the Friends’ committee, was a great success. In all, 34 people enjoyed the afternoon sunshine, while visiting the graves and being told the stories of significant people from...
by FoHPC | May 7, 2016 | 2016
The Friends had a display at today’s Local History Fair, held at Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery. Although there appeared to be fewer visitors than last year, our volunteers, nevertheless, received a great deal of interest for many people. This year’s...
by FoHPC | Apr 26, 2016 | 2016
Progress with New Street wall The boundary wall at the New Street (western) end of the cemetery is being repaired at present by contractors working on behalf of Doncaster Council. The wall was damaged by the roots of the black poplar trees, which were eventually...
by FoHPC | Apr 26, 2016 | 2016
Our guided walk, ‘Discovering Doncaster’s Past’, on 15th May is the final event in this year’s Doncaster Heritage Festival. You can see full details of all the Festival events by clicking here.