Tottenham Cemetery

Tottenham Cemetery is a Victorian-era burial ground featuring two Gothic chapels constructed from Kentish ragstone and Bath stone across extensive grounds. Clear pathways guide visitors through different memorial sections with designated areas for Anglican and non-Anglican burials.

Established in 1858 by the Tottenham Burial Board, the cemetery became a major burial ground for the local area. It contains 293 Commonwealth graves from World War I and 212 from World War II among its grounds.

The cemetery holds the graves of notable people including architect William Butterfield and politician Bernie Grant, reflecting the community's history. Visitors can find these burials and learn about their contributions to local society.

The grounds are easy to navigate with marked pathways and organized burial sections that help visitors find their way around. Visit during warmer months when the pathways are dry and walking through the grounds is more comfortable.

A memorial wall in the western section displays names of fallen soldiers whose exact grave locations remain unknown or unmarked. This wall serves as a powerful reminder of those service personnel whose individual burial sites could not be precisely identified.

Location: London Borough of Haringey

GPS coordinates: 51.60300,-0.07800

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02