Who's Buried Where in London
London's many cemeteries, churches, and graveyards are the last resting places of a multitude of important people from many different walks of life. Politicians, writers, and military heroes rub shoulders with engineers, courtesans, artists, and musicians, along with quite a few eccentric characters. Arranged geographically, this comprehensive guide describes famous graves in all the major cemeteries and churches in Greater London, including Highgate, Kensal Green, Westminster Abbey, and Saint Paul's Cathedral, as well as the city churches and many suburban parish churches.

The book gives biographical details, information on the monuments, and is richly illustrated. As well as being a historical guide, it also serves as an indispensable reference guide for any budding tombstone tourist.

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Who's Buried Where in London
London's many cemeteries, churches, and graveyards are the last resting places of a multitude of important people from many different walks of life. Politicians, writers, and military heroes rub shoulders with engineers, courtesans, artists, and musicians, along with quite a few eccentric characters. Arranged geographically, this comprehensive guide describes famous graves in all the major cemeteries and churches in Greater London, including Highgate, Kensal Green, Westminster Abbey, and Saint Paul's Cathedral, as well as the city churches and many suburban parish churches.

The book gives biographical details, information on the monuments, and is richly illustrated. As well as being a historical guide, it also serves as an indispensable reference guide for any budding tombstone tourist.

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Who's Buried Where in London

Who's Buried Where in London

by Peter Matthews
Who's Buried Where in London

Who's Buried Where in London

by Peter Matthews

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London's many cemeteries, churches, and graveyards are the last resting places of a multitude of important people from many different walks of life. Politicians, writers, and military heroes rub shoulders with engineers, courtesans, artists, and musicians, along with quite a few eccentric characters. Arranged geographically, this comprehensive guide describes famous graves in all the major cemeteries and churches in Greater London, including Highgate, Kensal Green, Westminster Abbey, and Saint Paul's Cathedral, as well as the city churches and many suburban parish churches.

The book gives biographical details, information on the monuments, and is richly illustrated. As well as being a historical guide, it also serves as an indispensable reference guide for any budding tombstone tourist.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780747812968
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 03/14/2017
Series: Shire Library , #770
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Peter Matthews worked for many years for the London Tourist Board. During this time he studied to become a registered London Blue Badge guide. He has also written London for Families, London's Bridges, and London's Statues and Monuments for Shire.

Table of Contents

Introduction

A Brief History of Burial in London

City of London

St Paul's Cathedral

City of Westminster

Westminster Abbey

West London

Brompton Cemetery

Kensal Green Cemetery

North London

Highgate Cemetery

Golders Green Crematorium

East London

South-East London

West Norwood Cemetery

South-West London

Further Reading

Glossary of Terms

Index of Names

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