Bunhill Fields is a cemetery in the London Borough of Islington, north of the City of London, and managed by the City of London Corporation. It is about 4 hectares (9.9 acres) in extent, although historically was much larger.
It was used as a burial site for Nonconformists from the late 17th century until the middle of the 19th century and contains the graves of many notable people.
Read more about Bunhill Fields: Historical Background, Opening As A Burial Ground, Closure As A Burial Ground, Opening As A Community Garden, Notable Graves
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