Like Voltaire said; “He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided of course he really is dead.” A nice alternative to the sight of blinding white flesh and badly dressed office workers on their lunch break, a reminder of the few sunny days we get here in London, I would recommend a wander in any one of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemetery’s. Abney Park in Stoke Newington being my favourite. Less famous than Highgate Cemetery but equally beautiful with it’s crumbling gravestones covered in overgrown ivy and moss, this cemetery has been maintained well …… never it appears. Somewhat of a jungle, you have to pick your way along the paths being careful not to trip on the sprawling brambles and nettles. Find a spot on a bench next to one of the many (very friendly and polite I might add) winos and you can enjoy the peace and quiet amongst a field of dead people. Just a note though, it’s also a major gay cruising spot so avoid eye contact.
http://www.hackney.gov.uk/cp-abneypark.htm
Abney Park Cemetery, South Lodge
Stoke Newington High St, London, N16 0LH
020 72757557
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (office hours). Cemetery open 8am-7pm summer and 8am-4pm winter. Visitor centre is normally open weekdays from 9.30am to 5pm as well as some weekends.
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