Brief Description
The cemetery layout has a grid of paths, now tarmac, and a line of evergreens. Among the memorials are some good carvings.
History
Surbiton Cemetery was opened in 1915, its modest brick chapel designed by John Bannen, with a gothic spire.
Visitor Facilities
Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm (Nov-Jan)/ - 5pm (Feb & Oct)/ - 6pm (Mar, Apr, Sept)/ - 7pm (May-Aug). Sat/Sun BH 10am - 4pm (Nov - Jan) - 5pm (Feb-Oct)Detailed Description
Surbiton Cemetery was opened in 1915, its modest brick chapel designed by John Bannen, with a gothic spire. The cemetery layout has a grid of paths, now tarmac, and a line of evergreens. Among the memorials are some good carvings.Sources consulted:
Hugh Meller & Brian Parsons, 'London Cemeteries, An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer', 4th edition (The History Press, 2008), p322
For more information see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=KIN049
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Access Contact Details
Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm (Nov-Jan)/ - 5pm (Feb & Oct)/ - 6pm (Mar, Apr, Sept)/ - 7pm (May-Aug). Sat/Sun BH 10am - 4pm (Nov - Jan) - 5pm (Feb-Oct)Directions
Rail: Berrylands
- History
Period
- Early 20th Century
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust