From 1782 it had served as a burial ground for the Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Twickenham, but was nearly full by 1835, when a new Burial Ground in Oak Lane was opened. The older burial ground was officially closed in 1868, although it is known that some burials, in family graves, continued until after 1875. There is, in Twickenham Library, a record of the inscriptions on the 196 tombstones and monuments which could still be read in 1930. About 450 names are listed, although there were probably many more unmarked graves. Many burials were those of children who died in infancy.
This garden was first laid out for public use in 1953 and is now known as Holly Road Garden of Rest.
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Burial ground for St Mary the Virgin, Twickenham
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Garden of rest
Holly Road Garden of rest This garden was first laid out for public use in 19...
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St Swithin's church, London Stone
Of medieval origin, the church was destroyed by the Great Fire of London, and rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. It was badly damaged by bombing during WW2, and the remains were demoli...
2 memorials
Lucian Tapiede
Anglican from Papua New Guinea, was killed during the Japanese invasion.
1 memorial
St Katherine Coleman
The standard spelling of this Katherine seems to be with a 'K' not a 'C', and an 'e' in the middle, not an 'a'. Existed from at least 1346, rebuilt probably in the 15th century, survived the Great ...
2 memorials
1 memorial
Deptford Friends' Meeting House
It is believed that William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, also worshipped at this Quaker house. Demolished 1807.
1 memorial
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