Written by Lauren
Rating: 5
VERIFIED
As a London Month of the Dead regular, I was chuffed to have an event around Christmas. The performance was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect!
Description
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Talk/Panel Discussion
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Tickets from £12.00
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Over 18
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Sat, 11th Oct 2025 @ 10:00 - 11:00
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10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a very rare chance to discover one of Streatham’s hidden historical treasures with a guided tour of the churchyard and crypt beneath St Leonard’s Church.
Parts of the church date back to the 14th century, and its
unique, atmospheric crypt tells the story of Streatham’s past
through the families, parishioners, and everyday Londoners laid to
rest beneath its stone floor. Among them are the Thrales, once
close friends of Dr Johnson, and the remains of local residents
reinterred during 19th-century churchyard clearances. Though the
church suffered a devastating fire in 1975, the crypt survived—its
vaults and charnel spaces remarkably intact.
On this tour, you’ll descend into the vaulted chambers to see
lead-lined coffins and explore the changing practices of burial,
memory, and mourning. Guided by John Brown, the visit offers
insight into centuries of life and death in South London.
Please note that access is via steep and narrow stairs and may
not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
John W
Brown is
the longstanding Parish Archivist for St Leonard’s Church,
Streatham and also serves as Archivist for the Streatham Society.
With a deep-rooted passion for local history, he has authored
several guides and given numerous talks on topics ranging from
Streatham’s medieval roots to its transformation through the
centuries. He is often referred to affectionately as “Mr
Streatham”.
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonards | 10:00 - 11:15 | £12.00 |
Location
Address
St Leonards Church, Streatham High Rd, London, SW16 1HS
Nearest Station
Streatham (Rail)
Organiser
A Curious Invitation and Antique Beat
Each year, Antique Beat and A Curious Invitation host London Month of the Dead, a festival of over 60 different events to inform, provoke and entertain on teh subject of mortality and the city.
Events include walks, talks, workshops, theatrical performances, storytelling, live-scored films, concerts, and visits to secret parts of the city.
Subjects span the cultural landscape from the forensic to the esoteric with an unparalleled range of speakers, performers, guides and experts.
Each year, London Month of the Dead donates 20% of ticket revenue to one of London's magnificent seven cemeteries.
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