The Life and Death of London's Magnificent Seven Cemeteries
Between 1832 and 1841, the British parliament authorized the opening of seven remarkable cemeteries. They were established to address the grisly conditions in London's graveyards at a time when there were too many deaths and too few graves. The landscaped 'garden' cemeteries were designed for the dead and the living. Fortunes were spent on building spectacular memorials to deceased loved ones. This video chronicles the rise, demise and afterlife of London's Victorian commercial cemeteries, and numerous images of impressive art and architecture Illustrate the stories of notable burials.
The City of London's Lovely Victorian Garden Cemetery
The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a remarkable burial ground which truly merits inclusion in any inventory of great Victorian garden cemeteries. Opened in 1856, today it has some 150,000 graves and 70,000 gravestones and monuments and is the final resting places for almost one million departed. Come with me as we explore the impressive architecture and artwork to be seen in this municipal cemetery, one of the largest in Europe. We will also discover some of the noteworthy people who now lie in this wonderfully listed landscaped burial ground.
Buried in Hampstead
Hampstead is one of London’s most beautiful neighborhoods. For centuries many of Hampstead’s notable residents have chosen to be laid-to-rest in the ancient churchyard of St. John-at-Hampstead or in Hampstead’s Victorian ‘garden’ cemetery. This video illustrates the story of these two impressive burial grounds, their notable occupants and remarkable funerary monuments.
Nunhead Cemetery 'Resurrected'
Nunhead Cemetery is the second largest of London's seven magnificent Victorian garden cemeteries. This brief video tells the story of how 'The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery' are reclaiming the once abandoned cemetery from neglect and encroaching nature.
London's Crumbling Victorian Garden Cemetery in Barnes
Two-acre Barnes Cemetery was opened in 1854. By the mid-1900s it had no room for more burials. Over the next 30 years+ it became one of the most neglected burials places in the United Kingdom. This 14-minute video tells the story of this neglected cemetery, provides details of some of its monuments and occupants, and illustrates the devastation caused by wind, rain, rampant vegetation and vandals
Buried in Philly: Philadelphia's Historic Graveyards, Cemeteries & Other Burial Places
Philadelphia established approximately 150 burial places while it was part of a British colony and many more were opened in the city after the U.S. gained independence. The story of these final resting places is fascinating and well worth telling. This video references more than 20 historic burial grounds, graveyards and cemeteries and illustrates monuments, plain and elaborate, that mark the graves of famous people buried in the city. Included are early colonial burial grounds, magnificent 'garden cemeteries, and a couple of abandoned cemeteries.
Written in Stone: Buried in Deansgrange Cemetery
This video illustrates the final resting places of a number of notable people in Ireland's past and highlights how their lives impacted history.
The Life & Death of Goldenbridge Cemetery, Dublin
Goldenbridge Cemetery was the first Catholic burial ground to be authorized in Ireland since the 16th century. It opened in 1829 and was forced to close 40 years later following complaints from British officers stationed in Richmond Barracks. The story of why it opened and why it closed is compelling and consequential because of its unique place in Irish history.
The Life and Near Death of Mount Jerome Cemetery, Harold's Cross, Dublin
Since it opened in 1836 Mount Jerome Cemetery has witnessed over 300,000 burials. Some wealthy families spent small fortunes creating impressive monuments to commemorate their dead and display their wealth. The cemetery has one of the finest collections of funerary art in Ireland. This video looks at some of the splendid monuments that mark the final resting place of deceased patriots, artists, merchants, and government officials. The cemetery has witnessed over 300,000 burials, the second highest number of burials of any cemetery Ireland.
Written in Stone: Buried in Deansgrange Cemetery
This video illustrates the final resting places of several notable people and highlights how their lives impacted Irish history.
Recoleta Cemetery: Argentina's 'City of the Dead'
CNN and the BBC hailed Recoleta Cemetery as one of the best cemeteries in the world. It's a fascinating miniature city with extraordinary funerary monuments. This video tells the story of the cemetery and its interesting occupants and shows some of the magnificent tombs to be seen in this most visited tourist location in Argentina.
A Walk in Recoleta Cemetery
Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires is a fascinating place to visit. This short video displays some of the magnificent art and architecture to be seen as you walk among the mausoleums in this 'City of the Dead'. Two powerful pieces of music accompany the images. NOTE:For a more detailed documentary check out this video: Recoleta Cemetery: Argentina's 'City of the Dead'
Buenos Aires: A Visit to Chacarita Cemetery
Cementerio de la Chacarita in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known as the National Cemetery and is the largest in Argentina. This short video displays some of the architecture and art to be seen in the cemetery and is accompanied by a rendition of 'Absent Friends' sung by Daniel O'Donnell.
Another Visit to Chacarita Cemetery
Discover magnificent art and architecture created in memory of departed celebrities, relatives and friends.