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It has been described as the "Rolls-Royce" of London's Jewish cemeteries and is designated Grade II on Historic England's Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The cemetery, which has 29,800 graves, has many significant memorials and monuments. Four of them are listed at Grade II.
Sep 10, 2020 · A buried treasure trove of history: Willesden Jewish Cemetery offers heritage experience. Chief rabbis, Rothschilds, business leaders and major figures from the arts and science worlds are...
Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been a prestigious burial ground for London’s Jewish community since 1873. Thanks to investment by the National Lottery, the United Synagogue has opened up the cemetery for the wider public to discover and explore, including a new House of Life visitor centre.
Established in 1873 by Victorian Jews of German and Dutch origin, Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a contemporary of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries which include Highgate and Brompton....
This is a list of people buried at Willesden Jewish Cemetery at Beaconsfield Road, Willesden, in the London Borough of Brent, England. Willesden Jewish Cemetery, which opened in 1873, has 29,800 graves; three of the tombs, including that of Rosalind Franklin, are listed at Grade II by Historic England.
Nov 3, 2020 · Willesden Jewish Cemetery is open from 10am to 1pm Monday to Thursday and until 4pm on Sunday. Entry and guided tours are free, but an £8 donation is suggested. The cemetery is also running virtual events online during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 26, 2022 · United Synagogue. A cemetery is not the first place you might think of for a family day out, but the team at Willesden Jewish Cemetery is hoping to change your mind. The cemetery opened in...
