London's Cemeteries London Walks The book can be enjoyed

The book can be enjoyed in its own right or in conjunction with the first two volumes

and four volumes of London's Hidden Walks (also published by Metro Publications)

the spectrum runs from the destitute who filled the workhouse now known as Vestry House in Walthamstow

sports facilities and the chances of finding a good coffee

personal triumph and domestic tragedy lie behind the gravestones and mausolea

London's Cemeteries London Walks The book can be enjoyedWhere can you find a dog that guards his masters grave for eternity, or the cemetery that inspired Bram Stokers Dracula? Londons cemeteries are places of peace and tranquillity, but they are also a fascinating barometer of the capitals social history. Intriguing stories of courage, personal triumph and domestic tragedy lie behind the gravestones and mausolea, many of which are masterpieces of commemorative art. Today Londons cemeteries are also valued