Common questions

Who is buried at Nunhead?

Who is buried at Nunhead?

It doesn’t mark a grave, but is more of an obelisk structure, in memory of five political radicals; Thomas Muir, Fyshe Palmer, William Skriving, Joseph Gerrald and Maurice Margarot. There are not thought to be any particular connections between the martyrs and Nunhead.

Can I be buried in Nunhead Cemetery?

Nunhead Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London, England. It is perhaps the least famous and celebrated of them. The cemetery is located in Nunhead in the London Borough of Southwark and was originally known as All Saints’ Cemetery….Nunhead Cemetery.

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When was Nunhead cemetery built?

1840
Nunhead Cemetery was established in 1840 and is the second largest of London’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’. In the 19th century London was becoming overcrowded and Parish church ground could no longer keep up with the demand for burials.

How do I find a grave in Nunhead Cemetery?

There are now two ways to find out information regarding graves in Nunhead Cemetery….Online

  1. Digital scans of burial and cremation registers.
  2. Computerised records of burials and cremations (where registers are not available)
  3. Details of those buried in each grave.
  4. Cemetery maps indicating the area for each grave location.

Where did the name Nunhead come from?

Legend has it that Nunhead got its name from a feisty abbess who refused to agree to the disbandment of her nunnery by Henry VIII’s henchmen and was beheaded for her insubordination.

Are there toilets in Nunhead Cemetery?

There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Can you cycle through Nunhead Cemetery?

You can also take a detour to Nunhead Cemetery, one of the seven Victorian Magnificent Cemeteries in London. It’s only a five-minute cycle away from the park but you’ll have to demount to explore the eerily fascinating site.

Where did the name nunhead come from?

Where in London is nunhead?

Southwark
Nunhead is a suburb in the London Borough of Southwark in London, England. It is an inner-city suburb located 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Charing Cross.

How do I find out where someone is buried for free UK?

Using Deceased Online you can search UK burial and cremation registers, free of charge, by Region, County, Burial Authority, Cemetery or Crematorium. Simply enter the name of the deceased, and optionally a burial or cremation date range, and click the search button to retrieve the matching records.

Is nunhead a village?

Nunhead is a suburb in the London Borough of Southwark in London, England. It is an inner-city suburb located 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Charing Cross. It is the location of the 52-acre (0.21 km2) Nunhead Cemetery.

What is the history of Nunhead Cemetery?

On Rocque’s map of 1746 the future site of Nunhead Cemetery is shown as farmland. By 1839, Nunhead Hill, a popular leisure spot near Peckham Rye affording extensive views over London, had been purchased by the London Cemetery Company.

Is this London’s most unusual cemetery?

Nunhead Cemetery is one of London’s more unusual spaces – part cemetery, part wilderness and nature reserve with a curious past. It’s an attractive, albeit sombre place to explore.

When was All Saints Nunhead built?

All Saints Nunhead was consecrated in 1840, and in the same year the first plot was sold to George Long Shand, a sail maker from Bermondsey. A plan of 1844 (Little) shows the layout as constructed, the serpentine nature of Bunning’s design fully exploiting the hilly nature of the site.

How do I obtain a square number and grave number?

To obtain a square number and grave number, please contact Southwark Cemeteries and Crematorium, Camberwell New Cemetery, Brenchley Gardens, London, SE23 3RD. Please note: Southwark Council’s cemeteries department charge a fee, currently £19.00, for searching the burial records.