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Highgate Cemetery

London

UK

Contributed by 
Gloria Barrobes
Project for Public Spaces
 on 
March 29, 2010
May 1, 2024

A cemetery with overgrown vegetation and ancient gravestones that is a wonderful place for a quiet and peaceful walk.

What makes it Great?

Why it doesn't work?

With the overgrown vegetation covering the ancient gravestones, a carpet of dead leaves during the Fall, and the sun rays filtering among the lushy trees, the atmosphere is supreme. It's a place for a quiet and peaceful walk.

Access & Linkages

The London Tube has a station nearby. It is a nice walk from there across the neighborhood, and there are lovely views over London

Comfort & Image

This place is quite comfortable, depending on what you are looking for. In this case, maintenance would spoil it. It is a safe place.

Uses & Activities

The newest gravestones have visits. And there are often people strolling around the cemetery grounds.

Sociability

There are not really many people around. There are some tourists.

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History & Background

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*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.

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