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One of London's "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries. Historic graveyard, nature reserve, and community hub. Contact the Abney Park Trust: [email protected]

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New event in our Radical Writers series! Sarah Stein Lubrano asks: what would it mean to live through this period of human history wisely? What do we need to do to hold true to radical values and not lose our minds? 4th July - tickets £5 Book: abneypark.org/upcoming-event… #AbneyEvents

New event in our Radical Writers series!

<a href="/SSteinLubrano/">Sarah Stein Lubrano</a>
asks: what would it mean to live through this period of human history wisely? What do we need to do to hold true to radical values and not lose our minds?

4th July - tickets ÂŁ5

Book: abneypark.org/upcoming-event…

#AbneyEvents
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New Radical Writers event announced! Isaac Watts is one of Abney's most famous connections, and his hymns are still sung to this day. But why was he considered so radical? Dr Daniel Johnson finds out on 26th June. abneypark.org/upcoming-event… #AbneyEvents

New Radical Writers event announced!

Isaac Watts is one of Abney's most famous connections, and his hymns are still sung to this day. 

But why was he considered so radical? <a href="/danjohnsonhymns/">Dr Daniel Johnson</a> finds out on 26th June. 

abneypark.org/upcoming-event…

#AbneyEvents
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We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Hackney Music Live for a special evening of classical music in our stunning chapel. Experience timeless melodies in a truly atmospheric space. Book tickets here tickettailor.com/checkout/view-…

We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Hackney Music Live for a special evening of classical music in our stunning chapel. 

Experience timeless melodies in a truly atmospheric space. Book tickets here tickettailor.com/checkout/view-…
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A talk by Diana Hamilton-Jones: James Braidwood, The Father of the Modern Fire Service Learn about the man who founded the world’s first municipal fire service in 1824 and is buried in Abney Park. 2025 marks 225 years since his birth. 🗓 Sat 21 June 2025 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM 📍

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On Thursday 12th June we’re hosting the award winning ensemble, Apollo’s Cabinet. They’ll give the first London performance of their new album in our beautiful Grade II listed chapel. There are a few tickets left, get yours here. tickettailor.com/events/abneypa… #abneyevents

On Thursday 12th June we’re hosting the award winning ensemble, Apollo’s Cabinet. They’ll give the first London performance of their new album in our beautiful Grade II listed chapel. There are a few tickets left, get yours here. tickettailor.com/events/abneypa…

#abneyevents
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24th June: come after dark to look and listen out for the bats that fly and feed in the park at night. Our guide, Angela, will share bat facts and show you how to use special detectors to identify what kind of bats are flying. More info: tickettailor.com/events/abneypa…

24th June: come after dark to look and listen out for the bats that fly and feed in the park at night.

Our guide, Angela, will share bat facts and show you how to use special detectors to identify what kind of bats are flying.

More info: tickettailor.com/events/abneypa…
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Abney is cool and refreshing today. Grab a sundowner at Sabel cafe and come to our FREE talk at 6.15pm about Braidwood, the founder of the modern fire brigade. A Victorian hero buried here. abneypark.org/upcoming-event… Fire station open day tomorrow too. Stokey Updates

Abney is cool and refreshing today. 

Grab a sundowner at Sabel cafe and come to our FREE talk at 6.15pm about Braidwood, the founder of the modern fire brigade.  

 A Victorian hero buried here. 

abneypark.org/upcoming-event…

Fire station open day tomorrow too.  

<a href="/StokeyUpdates/">Stokey Updates</a>
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Our talk on James Braidwood’s amazing life kicks off shortly. Drop in if you are nearby and hear from his great great great granddaughter. The room is cool with a light breeze. Community room near high street. #AbneyEvents

Our talk on James Braidwood’s amazing life kicks off shortly.  

Drop in if you are nearby and hear from his great great great granddaughter. 

The room is cool with a light breeze. 

Community room near high street.  

#AbneyEvents
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Looking forward to this evening’s talk at Abney Park on James Braidwood — the Father of the Modern Fire Service. It’s just about to start. Braidwood led the world’s first municipal fire brigade in 1824 and is buried here in Abney Park Trust. abneypark.org/upcoming-event…

Looking forward to this evening’s talk at Abney Park on James Braidwood — the Father of the Modern Fire Service. It’s just about to start. Braidwood led the world’s first municipal fire brigade in 1824 and is buried here in <a href="/AbneyParkN16/">Abney Park Trust</a>. 

abneypark.org/upcoming-event…
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abneypark.org/upcoming.../20… This Thursday evening I'm giving a public talk at Abney Park - former home of Isaac Watts - on the radical elements of Watts' work. So if you're in and around London (or want to be there for this!) you can book tickets at this link

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Book now for tomorrow evening's lecture (26th June) by Dr Daniel Johnson on the Radical Hymns of Isaac Watts. Watts (1674-1748) is remembered as one of Abney Park’s most famous connections, for his hymns – which are still sung to this day. abneypark.org/upcoming-event… #AbneyEvents

Book now for tomorrow evening's lecture (26th June) by Dr Daniel Johnson on the Radical Hymns of Isaac Watts.

Watts (1674-1748) is remembered as one of Abney Park’s most famous connections, for his hymns – which are still sung to this day.

abneypark.org/upcoming-event…

#AbneyEvents