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Out and About: Highgate West Cemetery

Happy New Year to you all – have you made any interesting resolutions? One of the things I would like to do over the next few weeks is to explore some local places of interest which I have either, never seen before, or ...

Happy New Year to you all – have you made any interesting resolutions? One of the things I would like to do over the next few weeks is to explore some local places of interest which I have either, never seen before, or haven’t visited for a long time. The weather is supposed to be cloudy but dry so it is probably the perfect time to visit a cemetery, I’m choosing our very own local star, Highgate West Cemetery.

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Just look at this fabulous arrangement – a cedar of Lebanon planted above the catacombs, just one of many intriguing bits of Victorian funereal art to be found here. Unlike the East Cemetery, where Karl Marx is buried, you cannot just stroll around on your own, you have to take a guided tour. These are easy to join – you just turn up, buy a ticket and wait for the next tour.
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There are so many bits of amazing architecture everywhere on this site,
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I think I may be inspired to design and build a tomb for myself!
Here’s what their website advises:

The tour lasts around 70 minutes and is in English. The tour takes place even if it’s raining and the paths are steep and sometimes muddy so please do wear appropriate footwear.

Photography is allowed with small hand-held camera for personal use only. No tripods. No filming. No food or drink. Strong winds or icy conditions may require us to cancel the tour for safety reasons. If we are forced to cancel you will receive a full refund.

Ticket prices
Adults £12; Children 8 to 17 £6. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate children under 8 on the tour.  The ticket price includes entrance to the East Cemetery on the day of your tour. Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

You cannot book. Tours normally run every half hour from 11am – 4pm (3pm from November to February). Tickets are sold from around 10.45am for all tours that day. Places are limited.

For more see: http://highgatecemetery.org/visit

 

 

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