FRIENDS OF ZION GRAVEYARD ATTERCLIFFE
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Friends of Zion Graveyard Attercliffe
Overview
The Friends of Zion Graveyard Attercliffe is a UK nonprofit organisation dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance of the historic Zion Graveyard, a non-conformist burial ground located in Attercliffe, Sheffield. The charity, with registration number 1188411, focuses on preserving this historical site and enhancing its biodiversity.
History
Zion Graveyard was once neglected and faced potential redevelopment, but thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Zion Graveyard, it has been rescued from such fates. The group raised funds to purchase the site, ensuring its protection against development, such as conversion into a car storage compound.
Activities and Significance
- Conservation and Gardening: The organisation is involved in gardening and nurturing wildlife within the graveyard, thereby contributing to its ecological value.
- Historical Preservation: Zion Graveyard is the final resting place for several notable figures, including Mary Ann Rawson, a prominent Victorian anti-slavery campaigner, and possibly Elizabeth and Joseph Read and their daughter, who were Victorian philanthropists. Efforts to locate their exact gravesites have contributed to the site's historical significance.
Community Engagement and Heritage
The graveyard participates in events like Heritage Open Days, offering visitors a chance to explore and learn about the forgotten heritage of this once-abandoned site. This involvement helps raise awareness and encourages community engagement with the graveyard's rich history.
Contribution to Local Ecology
By maintaining the graveyard as a wildlife haven, the Friends of Zion Graveyard Attercliffe contribute to the local biodiversity, providing an urban wildlife sanctuary amidst an industrial area. This blend of historical preservation and environmental stewardship makes the organisation a unique contributor to community life in Attercliffe.
[1] https://www.joinedupheritagesheffield.org.uk/groups/friends-of-zion-graveyard-attercliffe/ [2] https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2734688/zion-graveyard [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5157793/charity-overview [4] https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/zion-graveyard-attercliffe.html [5] https://www.sheffieldenvironment.org/group/238/friends-of-zion-graveyard-attercliffe
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Poslední komentáře
What an incredible effort to preserve such an important piece of history! Excited to see how Friends of Zion Graveyard continues to honor the legacy of those who came before us. 💚detail |
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So grateful for the work being done to maintain this historic site! It's crucial we remember our roots and the heroes like Mary Anne Rawson who fought for justice. Keep up the fantastic work! 🙌🌱detail |
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1. How can community involvement enhance the preservation efforts of historic sites like the Friends of Zion Graveyard in Attercliffe?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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2. What role do you think local NGOs should play in educating the public about significant historical figures like Mary Anne Rawson and their contributions to society?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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Thank you for helping save the graves of old Attercliffe . Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and to a Big Lottery Sharing Heritage Grant Friends of Zion Graveyard Attercliffe were able to purchase the disused burial ground of Zion Congregational Church in 2018 and save it as a historic and natural heritage site for the benefit of generations to come. This site is the burial ground of antislavery campaigner Mary Anne Rawson and her family including her father Joseph Read who was the second generation owner of The Sheffield Smelting Company TheSSCo founded in 1760 as Read Lucas. Also buried here is acrosssection of the population of Attercliffe in the 1800s from a time when it was an important village prominent in the early days of Sheffields metal industry.
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