Highgate Cemetery opened in 1839 in North London and was designed by architect Stephen Geary. Approximately 170,000 people are buried in around 53,000 graves across the West and East sides. The cemetery declined in the 1970s before being rescued by the Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust, founded in 1975. It is designated Grade I on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
Highgate Cemetery has 5 upcoming events listed, mostly art exhibitions, cultural celebration and film screenings. It is 10 minutes' walk from Archway tube station.
Highgate Cemetery is a place of burial in North London, England, designed by architect Stephen Geary. There are approximately 170,000 people buried in around 53,000 graves across the West and East sides. Highgate Cemetery is notable both for some of the people buried there… Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
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