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Yew tree (1840s)
A symbol of everlasting life.
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Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882)
Sir Henry Cole, ‘King Cole’, the most influential man in South Kensington.
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Brigade of Guards Monument (1889)
The Brigade of Guards Monument is in the heart of the cemetery’s infantry section.
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Joseph Bonomi the Younger (1796-1878)
The hieroglyphs on Bonomi’s gravestone reflect his lifelong fascination with ancient Egypt.
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Hannah Courtoy (1781-1849)
A marvellous mausoleum that might be a time machine.
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Frederick Leyland (1831-1892)
Wealthy ship owner who was a patron of Victorian avant-garde art.
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John 'Gentleman' Jackson (1769-1845)
The prize fighter who became a bodyguard at King George IV's coronation.
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Reginald Warneford VC (1891-1915)
Charismatic ‘Reckless Rex’ is one of the cemetery’s 12 Victoria Cross holders.
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The Catacombs (1842)
Underground vaults built to hold thousands of coffins.
