Historic Rookwood Cemetery ride at Start and finish at Tempe Station carpark
May 18, 2013 from 8:45am to 2:30pm
Since 1862 the Necropolis at Rookwood has operated as a multicultural and multifaith wonder of Sydney. On this ride Dr Chris Hartney from the University of Sydney will explain aspects of the history of this vast and beautiful cemetery as well as describe the religious conceptions of death that lay behind the rituals, tombstones and buildings in this incredible. but often forgotten part of our city.Cycle on the Cooks River Valley Cycleway to Rookwood and return, or catch the train home from…See More








