Visit Kensal Green Cemetery!

Come along on Sunday 15th March to visit Kensal Green Cemetery!

About the cemetery
Kensal Green Cemetery opened in 1833 and was inspired by the cemetery of Pere-Lachaises in Paris. It comprises 72 acres of grounds, including two conservation areas, adjoining a canal. This distinctive cemetery has a host of different memorials ranging from large mausoleums housing the rich and famous to many distinctive smaller graves.

Some of the most famous people buried here are:

Charles Babbage (1791-1871), mathematician, computer scientist
George Birbeck (1776-1841), adult education pioneer
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), engineer
Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), engineer
Harold Pinter, playwright, director, actor
Steve Peregrin Took (1949-1980), musician, founder of rock group T-Rex
Sir Terence Rattigan (1911-1977), playwright
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863), writer
Anthony Trollope (1815-1882), novelist

There are three royal burials:

Prince Augustus Frederick (son of King George III)
Princess Sophia (daughter of King George III)
Prince George (grandson of King George III)

Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), singer with the rock group Queen and the actress, Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982) were both cremated here.

Going in March, we should see some Spring colour in the trees.

The tube station is in Zone 2.

Cost
Entry is free!

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We will go round in small groups using maps supplied.

Afterwards
After we will head to the 'The William pub', 786 Harrow Road for a chat over a drink. The pub is very close to the tube station.

If you can make it, please come to the pub afterwards, as its a great way to meet and get to know others after the visit.

If you can't see us, please text.

Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.

Hope to see you there!

Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: general@cultureseekers.org

On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.

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