Kolkata | 03.03.2019 | 03:00 pm ~ 05:00 pm

Walking with the Dead where Time Stays Still

About the walk

The uniqueness of the South Park Street Cemetery rests on the fact that it is possibly one of the oldest cemeteries that is not connected to a church, and is probably the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America from the nineteenth century. Established in 1767 and used actively till the 1830s, today it is no longer in use. The eight-acre expanse consists of around 1900 tombs and graves, and is walled by a thick high brick fort. It is a quiet and crumbling British graveyard and a haunting relic of an unforgiving past.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
02:45 pm

About the walk

The uniqueness of the South Park Street Cemetery rests on the fact that it is possibly one of the oldest cemeteries that is not connected to a church, and is probably the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America from the nineteenth century. Established in 1767 and used actively till the 1830s, today it is no longer in use. The eight-acre expanse consists of around 1900 tombs and graves, and is walled by a thick high brick fort. It is a quiet and crumbling British graveyard and a haunting relic of an unforgiving past.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Rituraj Banerjee
Hello. My name is Rituraj Banerjee. I have been majoring Politics and International Relations for more than half a decade. Having been a student of Politics and History, I have developed an interest in the colonial past and architecture in general and particularly of Calcutta. Otherwise, I take a serious interest and liking in film, music, and literature. I am a foodie myself and go for street food hopping very often! I travel a lot – both for pleasure and for work (on account of working as a…

Meeting Time

02:45 PM

Meeting point

South Park Street Cemetery

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Park Street

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Parking facilities are not available near the meeting point, hence we recommend that you use public transport.
  • Entry fees to the cemetery are to be borne by the participants.
  • Photography allowed.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water.