Name: WW2 Key Hill catacombs chambers, meet in Warstone Ln Cemetery @12nn
Start: 2024-05-04T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-05-04T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Vyse Street, near Pitsford Street

WW2 Key Hill catacombs chambers, meet in Warstone Ln Cemetery @12nn

Explore the hidden underground catacombs and historical interiors of Key Hill Cemetery from WW2 era, meeting point at Warstone Ln Cemetery a
About this Event

Join us for a unique experience at the WW2 Interior catacomb chambers tour!

Explore the catacomb chambers in Key Hill cemetery like never before with our guided tour. Meet us inside Warstone Lane Cemetery , Vyse Street, at 1pm for an unforgettable journey through history.

Discover hidden secrets and stories within the catacomb chambers.Explore the historical catacombs and learn about the history and significance of this unique location that civilians used as a Air Raid Shelter during WWII
Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind adventure!

Come join us for a special interior catacomb chambers tour in Key Hill cemetery to commemorate V.E Day
Meet in Warstone Lane cemetery at 12noon for a 1.20pm start.

There will be several chambers open in the catacombs and no human remains or coffins will be seen.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to delve into the past, of hidden Birmingham.

The duration of the tour is about 20 to 40 minutes depending on Q & A that is encouraged.

We ask that you arrive 20 minutes before the Key Hill tour commences to allow time to check in and collect your admittance badge at the information stall / gazebo in Warstone Lane cemetery.
Once you have collected your admittance badge a volunteer Marshall will then walk the group to neigbouring Key Hill cemetery to meet your guide.

Only those with proof of admittance will be admitted.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

ALL TOURS for this one day event will leave from the Friends information stall / gazebo in Warstone Lane cemetery, that includes tours for both Key Hill & Warstone Lane cemetery that require booking separately.

The Friends will have a a sales stall and an information stall to assist with burial plot numbers.

Also joining the Friends on the day is Birmingham Air Raid Remembrance Association.
Friends of Key Hill Cemetery & Warstone Lane Cemetery who are all volunteers, officially formed in 2004 and are the only group to care for the cemeteries as well as raising funds for damaged and broken graves aiding the Friends restoration fund. This is achieved via membership, guided cemetery tours, catacomb tours, talks and presentations, sales at open days and history fairs , plus donations ,this revenue aids the Friends Grave Restoration Fund for damaged & broken graves.
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