Lauriston Road Cemetery

Lauriston Road Cemetery is a Jewish burial ground in Hackney with numerous headstones and chest tombs scattered beneath semi-mature trees. The site has a quiet, green character as vegetation and gravestones coexist throughout the grounds.

The site was founded in 1788 as Grove Street Cemetery to serve the local Jewish community. It closed to new burials in 1886 as the surrounding area developed.

The gravestones here reflect Jewish burial customs and how this community integrated into British society. The stones and inscriptions from the 18th and 19th centuries show the traditions people brought with them and how they adapted them over time.

Visits require advance appointments and should be arranged beforehand. The location is accessible by Underground to Mile End station, followed by a local bus journey.

The lodge was built in 1870 and has served different purposes over the years, including as a doctor's office. This small building shows how the cemetery adapted to changing community needs.

Location: London Borough of Hackney

Location: Hackney

GPS coordinates: 51.53735,-0.04357

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24