Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries
Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries is a cemetery in London Borough of Lewisham, United Kingdom. It was established in 1858. Wikidata records 9 notable interments here, including Joseph Henry Blackburne, Ernest Dowson, Mary Ann Bevan.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇬🇧 London Borough of Lewisham, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51.45700, -0.03200 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1858 |
| Era | 1800s |
| Website | www.foblc.org.uk |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
9 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries's 9 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include painter (22%).
- Joseph Henry Blackburne (1841–1924), chess player, chess composer
- Ernest Dowson (1867–1900), short story writer, novelist, librettist
- Mary Ann Bevan (1874–1933), circus performer, nurse
- George Grove (1820–1900), musicographer, music educator, lexicographer
- Alfred George Greenhill (1847–1927), university teacher, mathematician, scientist
- John Gilbert (1817–1897), painter, illustrator
- George Lacy Hillier (1856–1941), sport cyclist, journalist, writer
- Horatio Henry Couldery (1832–1893), painter
- Q139731011 (1864–1896)
Common questions
Where is Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries?
Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries is in London Borough of Lewisham, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.4570, -0.0320.
When was Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries established?
Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries was established in 1858, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries?
Wikidata documents 9 notable interments at Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, including Joseph Henry Blackburne, Ernest Dowson, Mary Ann Bevan, George Grove, Alfred George Greenhill.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q4972839 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, London Borough of Lewisham, United Kingdom." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q4972839. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/brockley-and-ladywell-cemeteries/
BibTeX
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title = {Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, London Borough of Lewisham, United Kingdom},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/brockley-and-ladywell-cemeteries/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q4972839}
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