Tower Hamlets Cemetery, Historic cemetery and nature reserve in Tower Hamlets, England.
The cemetery extends across 27 acres of land, featuring numerous Victorian graves among dense woodland and wild plant species.
The cemetery began operations in 1841 as part of London's Magnificent Seven initiative to address burial space shortages in the growing metropolis.
Between 1841 and 1966, more than 247,000 individuals were buried here, with public graves accommodating multiple interments for those with limited means.
Visitors can enter through Southern Grove, Hamlet Way, or Cantrell Road entrances, with Mile End and Bow Road stations within walking distance.
During World War II, the cemetery endured multiple bombings that damaged its chapels and left shrapnel marks on numerous tombstones.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1841
Operator: The Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Website: https://fothcp.org
GPS coordinates: 51.52333,-0.02806
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:05
Ackroyd Drive Greenlink
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St Clements Hospital
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Tomb Of Joseph Westwood
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Professional Development Centre (Formerly South Grove School), With Associated Handicraft/Woodwork Block, Boundary Wall And Iron Gates
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36 And 37, Coborn Street E3
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Front Wall, Gate Piers And Gates At St Clements Hospital
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Tomb Of Ellen Wiskin
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Tomb Of John Smith
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Tomb Of Ellen Llewellyn
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Tomb Of Samuel Weddell
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Numbers 1 To 6 And Area Railings To Numbers 2 To 6
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Boundary Wall, Gates And Gate Piers To Tower Hamlets Cemetery
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Garden Walls And Piers
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