Manchester: The Necropolis
'Rattle his bones over the stones; he’s only a pauper, whom nobody owns' 

1pm Saturday 18 February and 1pm Saturday 17 June

£15/£12

A tour around city centre’s secret and not so secret graveyards telling tales on the deceased. The tour reveal how when you think are alone in the city you have company with you – just underneath your feet. Some old graveyards are well-known, such as Angel Meadow and St John’s Gardens, some remain secret places or lost places – now found. Come on this tour to discover and describe those who live beneath, the paupers, the poor and the not so poor. Discover Manchester, the necropolis. 

£15 adults. £12 concessions students, people with disabilities, 60+ in full time retirement, or registered unemployed), under 10s free.

Meet: St John's Gardens, Byrom Street junction with St John Street. 

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​Full Covid-19 precautions will be taken.

Not all tours will be led by Jonathan Schofield. 

Sensible footwear is required and you will have to agree to the terms and conditions of visiting the site as stated by the guide when you turn up. On rare occasions some areas will not be available to visit.

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