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Kensal Green Cemetery, West London

This is the second of two albums regarding the cemetery. The pictures were taken with a Canon 5D camera in March 2008.

Kensal Green is one of the so-called Magnificent Seven London cemeteries, and magnificent it certainly is. The following notes are from the cemetery website:

Inspired by the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, All Souls Cemetery, Kensal Green 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.

The Cemetery has memorials ranging from large mausolea housing the rich and famous to many distinctive smaller graves and includes special areas dedicated to the very young.

The Cemetery serves all faiths. It has four Chapels.

The famous Anglican Chapel is currently closed to the public. The General Cemetery Company, who run the Cemetery and Crematorium are seeking funding to refurbish the Chapel.

The Dissenters Chapel is currently home to the Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery but can still be used for ceremonies on request.

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