Group    From 1868  To 1931

London Cemetery Company

Categories: Commerce

The Company was founded by architect and civil engineer Stephen Geary. who designed and planned Highgate Cemetery. It was later taken over by the United Cemetery Company.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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