Friends of Rookwood Heritage Walk: Part 2

Continue your journey through Rookwood's history as we venture into the Old Anglican and Catholic sections, where newly restored areas reveal stories from the early 1800s. Here you'll find monuments relocated from Devonshire Street Cemetery in 1901 and uncover fascinating tales of notable figures including the man with his loyal dog, bibliophile David Scott Mitchell, retail magnate Anthony Horden and the influential Toohey family. 

This walk offers a rare glimpse into Sydney's colonial past and the lives that shaped its future. 

This walking tour is hosted by Friends of Rookwood. 

Bookings essential.

Important Information:

• Enter from East Street entrance, arrive at St Michael's Chapel off William Drive at 9:30am for a 10:00am start.
• This is a walking tour 
• Bookings essential— this is a paid event with proceeds raised by the Friends of Rookwood going towards restoration projects within the cemetery.
• Please wear enclosed walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water-bottle.
• Please dress for the weather including sun, wind or rain.
• If you need to cancel your ticket, please do that through the website or email friends_of_rookwood@hotmail.com

Disclaimers:

• Photos may be taken on the day. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please kindly inform the staff on site.
• All ticket proceeds from this walking tour go directly to Friends of Rookwood to support their ongoing restoration and preservation projects within Rookwood.