Kensal Green Cemetery
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| Name | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Location | London, England |
| Established | 1833 |
| Type | Public |
| Size | 72 acres |
Kensal Green Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England, founded by the General Cemetery Company in 1833. The cemetery is the final resting place of many notable individuals, including Charles Babbage, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Wilkie Collins. Kensal Green Cemetery is also the burial site of Anthony Trollope, William Makepeace Thackeray, and Charles Dickens's family members. The cemetery is situated near Harrow Road and Grand Union Canal.
● History
The history of Kensal Green Cemetery dates back to the early 19th century, when the General Cemetery Company was established to provide a burial ground for London's growing population. The company was founded by Sir Richard Vivian, George Carden, and Andrew Spottiswoode, with the aim of creating a cemetery that would provide a dignified and respectful place for the deceased. The cemetery was designed by Henry Edward Kendall and was influenced by the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. Kensal Green Cemetery was opened in 1833 and was initially known as the All Souls' Cemetery, Kensal Green. The cemetery was a popular burial ground for many notable individuals, including Augustus FitzGerald, 3rd Duke of Leinster, Henry Gray, and Julia Margaret Cameron.
● Architecture
The architecture of Kensal Green Cemetery is characterized by its Gothic Revival style, with many grand mausoleums and monuments designed by prominent architects such as Decimus Burton, John Buonarotti Papworth, and George Stanley Repton. The cemetery's entrance is marked by a grand Egyptian Revival-style gate, designed by John Griffiths. The cemetery also features a Anglican chapel, designed by Henry Edward Kendall, and a Nonconformist chapel, designed by Decimus Burton. Many of the cemetery's monuments and mausoleums are listed as Grade I and Grade II buildings by English Heritage, including the mausoleum of Andrew Ducrow and the monument to William Mulready.
● Notable Interments
Kensal Green Cemetery is the final resting place of many notable individuals, including Owen Jones, William Charles Macready, and Charles Kemble. The cemetery is also the burial site of Mary Seacole, William Terriss, and Dion Boucicault. Other notable interments include John William Godward, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, and Ellen Terry. The cemetery is also the resting place of Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, Valentine Cameron Prinsep, and John Everett Millais. Many of these individuals were prominent figures in the Victorian era, including Charles Darwin, Michael Faraday, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
● War Graves
Kensal Green Cemetery contains a number of war graves, including those of World War I and World War II soldiers. The cemetery is the final resting place of many British Army soldiers, including those from the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own), the Grenadier Guards, and the Coldstream Guards. The cemetery also contains the graves of Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel, including those from the Battle of Jutland and the Battle of Britain. Many of the war graves are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is responsible for the care of war graves around the world, including those at Tyne Cot Cemetery and Vimy Ridge Memorial.
● Conservation Status
Kensal Green Cemetery is a Grade I listed park by English Heritage, and is considered one of the most important cemeteries in the United Kingdom. The cemetery is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its unique flora and fauna. The cemetery is managed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which works to conserve and restore the cemetery's historic monuments and buildings. The cemetery has also been recognized by the National Trust and the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.
● Visitor Information
Kensal Green Cemetery is open to visitors throughout the year, and offers guided tours of the cemetery's historic monuments and buildings. The cemetery is located near Kensal Green tube station and Ladbroke Grove tube station, and is accessible by London Bus routes 23 and 52. Visitors can also access the cemetery by Grand Union Canal towpath, which runs along the cemetery's northern boundary. The cemetery is a popular destination for those interested in Victorian history and architecture, and is also a peaceful oasis in the heart of London. Visitors can also explore the nearby Little Venice, Regent's Canal, and Hyde Park.