Kensal Green Cemetery

Local nameKensal Green Cemetery
LocationLondon, UK

Kensal Green Cemetery is a cemetery in the Kensal Green area of Queens Park in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. Inspired by Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, it was founded by the barrister George Frederick Carden. The cemetery opened in 1833 and comprises 72 acres of grounds, including two conservation areas, adjoining a canal. The cemetery is home to at least 33 species of bird and other wildlife. This distinctive cemetery has memorials ranging from large mausoleums housing the rich and famous to many distinctive smaller graves and includes special areas dedicated to the very young. It has three chapels and serves all faiths. It is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London.

The cemetery was immortalised in the lines of G. K.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensal_Green_Cemetery

Address (Unnamed Road), Kensington NW10 5, United Kingdom

Coordinates 51°31'41.737" N -0°13'31.577" E

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