The Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery
In 2003 a group of like-minded people with an interest in Hyde Park Cemetery came together to create the Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery. The Friends exist to promote and protect the cemetery as a site of historic interest, as well as a green space for the community.
Why Hyde Park Cemetery?
By the mid-19th century many churchyards were proving insufficient for England’s growing urban population. In 1853, an Act of Parliament allowed local authorities to provide new, non-denominational, cemeteries.
Hyde Park Cemetery, originally known as Doncaster Cemetery, opened in 1856. It was one of the first municipal cemeteries outside of London. The cemetery is the final resting place of many people who helped transform Doncaster from a busy market town to an industrial powerhouse.
Free Guided Walks
Discover the fascinating life stories of the people buried in the cemetery at our free guided walks through spring and summer.
Grave Finder Service
Are you trying to locate the grave of an ancestor? Our grave finder service can help you uncover your family history.
Volunteering
The Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery are an entirely volunteer-run organisation. Find out how you can get involved.
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Recent News
Doncaster Free Press supports Joe Duddington Grave Appeal
We are pleased to announce that the Doncaster Free Press is supporting our Joe Duddington Grave Appeal. The Free Press have published the first article in a series supporting the appeal. You can read it on their website. You can find out more about supporting this...
Joseph Duddington Appeal – January 2021
We are excited to now reveal that our latest grave restoration appeal is live. Joseph Duddington was the driver of the Mallard A4 Pacific Class steam locomotive when it broke the speed record in 1938. This stands today. If you want to find out more and support us in...
Winter Spring Newsletter 2019/2020
Please find a link below to open our latest newsletter. This newsletter outlines a lot of what we got up to last year and also includes some of what we will be doing this year. If you have any questions about our work please feel free to email us at info@fohpc.org.uk....