Friends of Chapel Street Salem Cemetery, Eccleshill, Bradford

Friends of Chapel Street Salem Cemetery, Eccleshill, Bradford Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery has been set up to maintain this historic burial ground in Chapel Street, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 2DA.

Opened in 1823, the cemetery has in excess of 900 graves, including Commonwealth War Graves. Volunteers meet Tuesdays and Saturdays all year, weather permitting. New volunteers welcome. The cemetery is part of Eccleshill Village History Trail.

Happy to help Glenn today trace his family's grave. He was pleased with the research information provided. Ann, ex Chair...
07/09/2025

Happy to help Glenn today trace his family's grave. He was pleased with the research information provided. Ann, ex Chairman

Clean-up operation in 1978. Were you there or do you recognise anyone?Please note the following communication from the ...
04/09/2025

Clean-up operation in 1978. Were you there or do you recognise anyone?

Please note the following communication from the Trustees "For the sake of transparency, ensure your Facebook account makes reference to the fact that it is independent of the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery registered Charity number 1201823. Any enquiries you receive regarding cemetery matters should be directed to the Charity Trustees".
(This page was created on 28 April 2022 by the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery, the Trustees were formed in February 2023).

23/03/2025

Vic's best friend, not seen since foxhole filled in August 2022.

Please note the following communication from the Trustees "For the sake of transparency, ensure your Facebook account makes reference to the fact that it is independent of the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery registered Charity number 1201823. Any enquiries you receive regarding cemetery matters should be directed to the Charity Trustees". (This page was created on 28 April 2022, the Trustees were formed in February 2023).

Today marks five years since the start of lockdown (23 March 2020), when Vic and I first decided to spend our time tidyi...
23/03/2025

Today marks five years since the start of lockdown (23 March 2020), when Vic and I first decided to spend our time tidying the overgrown cemetery. From the very beginning, our aim has always been to protect the wildlife and heritage of this special place.
Vic chose not to be associated with the group when the trees were cut down which didn’t need removing and the foxhole filled in whilst we were away. Sadly, the friendly fox pictured has not been seen since. The wildlife area and bushes were removed at the same time without discussion, that is the reason why I made the decision that I did not wish to be a trustee (August/early September 2022).
More recently, the wildlife fences we built during COVID to protect birds and hedgehogs have been taken down, and the hedgehog house I built has had the log roof/vegetation removed and entrance blocked. I can only hope any creatures inside are safe.
As we reflect on these past years, my final thought is simple: Be kind.
Ann, ex Chairman

No snow this Christmas Eve but a beautiful sunset over the cemetery. Merry Christmas everyone!Please note the following ...
24/12/2024

No snow this Christmas Eve but a beautiful sunset over the cemetery. Merry Christmas everyone!

Please note the following communication from the Trustees "For the sake of transparency, ensure your Facebook account makes reference to the fact that it is independent of the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery registered Charity number 1201823. Any enquiries you receive regarding cemetery matters should be directed to the Charity Trustees".
(This page was created on 28 April 2022 by the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery, the Trustees were formed in February 2023).

Rubbish removed from winter grit bin adjacent to the cemetery wall. Eleven cans of nitrous oxide, balloons, bags and gen...
15/11/2024

Rubbish removed from winter grit bin adjacent to the cemetery wall. Eleven cans of nitrous oxide, balloons, bags and general rubbish. Please take your rubbish home and leave the grit bin for local residents winter salt supplies, thank you. Chapel Street is on a hill with many elderly residents living nearby. New supplies of grit ordered today. Ann, ex Chairman.

Please note the following communication from the Trustees "For the sake of transparency, ensure your Facebook account makes reference to the fact that it is independent of the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery registered Charity number 1201823. Any enquiries you receive regarding cemetery matters should be directed to the Charity Trustees". (This page was created on 28 April 2022, the Trustees were formed in February 2023).

Ann and Vic were happy to locate family graves today with Steve, Dawn and Henry. They had made a 70 mile journey to lay ...
27/10/2024

Ann and Vic were happy to locate family graves today with Steve, Dawn and Henry. They had made a 70 mile journey to lay floral tributes on 8 family graves, one of which is an unmarked grave.

Salem Chapel was built in 1823 and taken down in 1892. Compare our new profile picture of the chapel to our cover pictu...
15/09/2024

Salem Chapel was built in 1823 and taken down in 1892. Compare our new profile picture of the chapel to our cover picture. The original pillars and gates can be seen today.
Please note the following communication from the Trustees "For the sake of transparency, ensure your Facebook account makes reference to the fact that it is independent of the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery registered Charity number 1201823. Any enquiries you receive regarding cemetery matters should be directed to the Charity Trustees".
(This page was created on 28 April 2022 by the Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery, the Trustees were formed in February 2023).

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Chapel Street, Off Victoria Road, Eccleshill, Bradford
Bradford
BD22DA

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