City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell

City of Westminster Cemetery is a 19th-century burial ground in Hanwell with buildings designed in Gothic style, including a chapel with distinctive roof timbers. The grounds feature stone structures and elaborate memorial monuments typical of Victorian cemetery design.

The site was established in 1854 to address severe overcrowding at London's burial grounds during a period of rapid urban growth. It was created as part of a movement to build larger cemeteries away from the city center.

The cemetery served as a gathering place where families honored their deceased and marked important milestones in their lives. The way graves are decorated and maintained shows how local communities have preserved memories across generations.

The grounds are accessible on foot and open for visitors with seasonal hours that vary between winter and summer months. Wear comfortable shoes as you walk the paths, and remember this remains an active burial ground where services take place.

The grounds hold graves of several notable historical figures whose contributions shaped different aspects of London's past. Many of these individuals are largely forgotten by the public today, yet their resting places remain within these grounds.

Location: London Borough of Ealing

Inception: 1853

GPS coordinates: 51.50780,-0.33162

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49