Wednesday Wander Revisited – Highgate Cemetery

Last week I reposted one of my Wednesday Wander posts, in response to the fact that any sort of non-essential travel still looks to be some time away for most of us. I’ve decided to keep going with it – it’s fun to imagine, to dream of being spirited away somewhere else, especially when thingsContinue reading “Wednesday Wander Revisited – Highgate Cemetery”

Wednesday Wandering…

It’s Wednesday again. This is usually the time of the week when I go on a Wander. However, this week I’ve not had the chance to do my usual hunt for photos and research, despite (or perhaps because of) being out for a wander yesterday. My Wednesday Wander posts take a bit of work. IContinue reading “Wednesday Wandering…”

Highgate Cemetery, London – A Few More Photos

My Wednesday Wander this week was a very popular one, something about the wonderful funerary architecture and creeping ivy at Highgate Cemetery striking a chord with many of you. So, as I wasn’t able to share all my photos in the post, I thought I’d post a few more for those who might be interested.Continue reading “Highgate Cemetery, London – A Few More Photos”

Wednesday Wander – Highgate Cemetery, London

It’s Wednesday, and it’s time to wander once more. This week I’m heading to a rather unusual attraction in London, a place one could describe as the ‘dead centre’ of town. This is Highgate Cemetery. Up until the 1830’s, burial in London was a somewhat haphazard affair, with burial grounds crammed into small spaces, highlyContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Highgate Cemetery, London”