Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries
Ladywell Cemetery, Ladywell Road, London, Greater London, SE13 7HY
An introduction to the two adjacent cemeteries established under the 1850s Burial Acts. Both cemeteries followed the principles on the laying out of Victorian garden cemeteries. The dividing wall between the two was removed after local authority amalgamation giving the impression of a single large cemetery which is now designated as a local nature reserve. The lodges and remaining chapel, in Gothic Revival style, were constructed with Kentish rag stone and faced with Bath stone. Many imposing memorials commemorate numerous luminaries such as the decadent poet Earnest Dowson; Great War poet David Jones; musicologist Sir George Grove; Waterloo veteran Elizabeth Watkins; Rorke's Drift survivor Arthur Howard; and social reformer sisters Rachel & Margaret McMillan. Contrasting war memorials and individuals headstones commemorate over 400 casualties from both World Wars. The cemeteries are particularly noted for the variety of butterflies, moths and other invertebrates. They provide sanctuaries for quiet contemplation in a heavily urbanised part of South London.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1:30pm - 4:30pm non-conformist chapel & exhibition; 2pm start of tour from Ladywell gates
Location & directions
Ladywell Cemetery, Ladywell Road, London, Greater London, SE13 7HY
- Directions:
- By bus: P4 to Ladywell entrance; Routes 122, 171, 172 for Brockley entrance. By train Crofton Park (7-8 minutes to Brockley entrance); Ladywell (10 minutes walk to Ladywell entrance); Brockley (20 minutes walk to Brockley entrance). Parking: parking is available on site at both entrances, some disabled parking bays are available.
- Contact on day:
- Jeff Hart
- Telephone number:
- +447862098258
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. There is full wheelchair access to the chapel
Additional information
www.foblc.org.uk
- Max number of people:
- 50
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
