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London's Cemeteries
London's Cemeteries | Darren Beach
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Where cana London visitorfind a dog guarding his master's grave for eternity, an Arabian tent of stone commemorating a great explorer, or the cemetery that inspired Bram Stoker's "Dracula"?Givingvisitors all the informationneeded to exploremore than80 cemeteries, this pocket guidefeatures detailed reviews for each cemetery complete with a who's who of famous permanent residents, opening times, and travel information. London's cemeteries are places of peace and tranquility, but they are also a fascinating barometer of the city's 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 London's cemeteries are also valued as a habitat for flora and fauna and are great destinations for wildlife lovers."
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London's Cemeteries | Darren Beach
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Includes thorough glossaries of the visual language employed by Victorians in commemorating their dead. This is a neat wee book that gives informed, interesting insight into the cemeteries of London that can tell so much about the city and its former inhabitants