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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

The Trustees of Friends of Key Hill Cemetery & Warstone Lane Cemetery, B'ham, thank all members & associates for their continued support & wish you a Merry Christmas & a happy New Year. @bosfonline.bsky.social @caringforgodsacre.bsky.social @volunteeringuk.bsky.social @heritagenetwork.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Birmingham,In the Shadows, Key Hill Catacomb Chambers History Tour. 25 Oct 2025: Time: 10.40am- for 11 am. Meet: in Warstone Lane Cemetery. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-sha... @birminghamworld.uk @steampunk-explorer.com @arnosvalecemetery.bsky.social @simonbriercliffe.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Did someone mention Tolkien? Walking in Tolkien's Footsteps: A Journey through Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-in... @tolkiensociety.org @tolkienwonder.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Birmingham Evening Tour, Thur 24 July, 5.30pm -7.30pm An introduction to both Warstone Lane & Key Hill cemeteries. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries in the company of fellow history enthusiasts. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-to... #Birmingham

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Are you fascinated by the origins of sports & notable figures? Sun 13 July, Discover the story of Major Harry Gem, co-founder of lawn tennis, during a B'ham tour @ 12 noon. @tennisupdates.bsky.social @wimbledonltc.bsky.social @midlandhistory.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-baske...

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Family History, Burial Information Sat 26 July, 11.30 am-2.30 pm. Indexes for Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery in B'ham Jewellery Quarter #Ancestors #FamilyHistory @cemeteryresearcher.bsky.social @caringforgodsacre.bsky.social Tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Thurs 26 June, Birmingham Summer Evening Tour: An introduction to both Warstone Lane & Key Hill cemeteries, @ 5.30pm-7.30pm. Discover B'ham's rich & famous, & the world's smallest & youngest performer. Info www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-to... @cemeteryresearcher.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Well, it may be raining today, but the sun will be shining on Sun 8 June, for two very different Birmingham tours at 12noon & 2 pm. Journey Through Time in Birmingham's Historic Jewelllery Quarter Cemeteries- A World Craft City @cemeteryresearcher.bsky.social @archiveswm.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

The Friends Events for June in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Discover Birmingham’s rich History with 2 cemetery Tours Sun 8 June @ 12 noon, & 2pm & an evening tour 26 June, plus a litter pick 7 June. Further info on each booking page here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of... #VolunteersWeek

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Thomas Henry Gem, aka Harry Gem co- founder of lawn tennis, b. 21 May 1819, B'ham. He attended Kings College London & practiced as a solicitor in Birmingham in 1841. He rests in Warstone Lane cemetery. Guided Tours 22 May & 8 June www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of... @birminghamworld.uk ‬

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

2 for 1 Offer, Birmingham early evening tour, Thurs 22 May. 5.30pm-7.30pm. Explore History, Mystery, and Remarkable Stories. Meeting point: Outside the Rose Villa Tavern. Tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of... @cemeteryresearcher.bsky.social @bcdyingmuseum.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Sat 17 May, Discover B'hams Victorian Catacombs & hidden heritage, explore Key Hill catacombs & the underground tunnel in Warstone Ln cemetery. WW2 Air Raid Shelters Link www.fkwc.org/post/hidden-... @davelifelines.bsky.social @cemeteryresearcher.bsky.social @cemeteryclub.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

For one day only Sat 17 May, explore the interior Birmingham catacombs, which were used as Air Raid Shelters during WWII. Tours Key Hill cem @ 11.30am & Warstone Ln cem@1.30pm eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of... @cemeteryresearcher.bsky.social @midlandhistory.bsky.social @archiveswm.bsky.social

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Birmingham walking history tours 2-for-1 offer, Sun 9 Feb. Warstone Lane cemetery 12noon Key Hill cemetery 2pm Each event requires booking separately & meeting points on each booking page www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

Warstone Lane cemetery semi-circular tiered catacombs.
The FINAL resting place of John Baskerville and other prominent figures

Attendee on the top tier of Warstone Lane cemetery catacombs
During this in-person event, our knowledgeable guide will regale you with tales of the departed, bringing the cemeteries rich history to life. Discover the secrets of stories from the stones as we explore the final resting place of Birmingham's prominent figures and unsung heroes.

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

2 -for- 1 offers, Sunday 9 February 2025 Birmingham walking history tours of Key Hill cemetery and Warstone Lane cemetery. Join us & discover notable figures & unsung heroes Each event will require booking separately. Info on each booking page www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

The unique tiered catacombs in Warstone Lane in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.
Warstone Lane cemetery C of E opened in 1848 & includes the final resting place of John Baskerville who died once but was buried several times, Major Harry Gem co-founder of Lawn Tennis) , George William Manley -a Gentleman from the Ancient Order of the Druids , James Cooper VC recipient of the Victoria Cross, Edward Warrulan -son of an Aboriginal Chief, William Edward Hipkins -Titanic, Jacob Wilson-Last Town Crier ,John Postgate Food safety campaigner, John Inshaw -Steam Carriage.

Key Hill cemetery catacombs in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.
These catacombs have a link to the author Washington Irving.
This non-denominational cemetery opened in 1836 & is the resting place of: Joseph Chamberlain 3 times mayor, Alfred Bird – chemist & inventor of eggless custard , Thomas Avery founder of Avery weighing machines, William Murphy- Murphy Riots , Rev George Dawson, John Skirrow Wright , Joseph Tangye inventor , Marie Bethel Beauclerc First female reporter- shorthand, Constance Naden ,Poet &philosopher. Harriet Martineau, Henry Palethorpe – Sausages & pork pies, Joseph Gillott Pens ( Birmingham taught the world to write with is vast pen production) , Robert Lucas Chance Glass- Crystal Palace , William Butler -M & B Brewery, Thomas Walker , Isaac Horton, James Hinks. John Henderson, built London's Crystal Palace and the roof of the old New Street Station. Tolkien family ( JRR Tolkien used to visit Key Hill cemetery ) . The Martineau family. The Middlemore Family & Van Wart.

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

T’is the season for giving. Can you spare 2 hours of your time Sat 7 Dec 10.30am-12.30pm for a litter pick in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter cemeteries? Meet at the Big Peg, Vyse St. View map & reserve your place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

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