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07 January 2025 20:00 21:00
Uncover the hidden stories of Dulwich at West Norwood Cemetery. Join Dr Jane Jordan for a captivating journey through time, exploring the remarkable lives of Dulwich residents now resting in West Norwood's historic grounds. This fascinating online talk reveals the untold narratives of ordinary and extraordinary people who once walked Dulwich streets. Discover forgotten tales of local heroes, artists, entrepreneurs, and everyday citizens whose legacies are etched in stone. From poignant personal histories to broader community insights, this presentation brings history to life.
Dr Jane Jordan is a trustee of the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery and delivers monthly tours of the cemetery in addition to a range of special-themed tours. Jane is an author and former academic, having taught Victorian Literature & Culture for over 20 years. Her first book was the acclaimed biography of the Victorian feminist Josephine Butler who led the campaign to abolish the Contagious Diseases Acts in 1886. Her current research involves the first generation of women ceramic artists employed at Doulton's Lambeth Art Pottery. Jane graduated from the Lambeth Tour Guides Association course at Morley College, her place on the course generously funded by the Heritage Lottery grant awarded to West Norwood Cemetery. Jane grew up in Dulwich and she is delighted to have been invited to speak to you on notable Dulwich residents buried at West Norwood.
Tickets are £5 each, all proceeds to the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery.
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