Zombies took to the streets of Sheffield on Friday, 28th July [ Photos: 1 | 2 ] in response to a call out for a protest against the plans to develop the derelict Chapel in the General Cemetery into a family home. Earlier in the month there was a Save the Cemetery protest party [ Photos ], over 3,500 people have signed the petition against the development and lots of objections have been lodged with the Council. An alternative plan is being developed by the Friends of the General Cemetery and this involves both the Anglican Chapel and the Non Conformist Chapel being turned into a new home for the Sheffield Music Service.
The General Cemetery has been used for Peace in the Park for the last two years (2006 and 2005) and it has been the end point for the Sharrow Lantern Carnival for the last three years (2006, 2005, 2004) — the fear is that if the Chapel is turned into a private home events of this type will no longer be allowed — the protestors want to see a public use for the building not a private one.
