West Norwood Cemetery, London: slanting tombstones with the mausoleum of Sir Henry Tate centre background
Architect/Designer | Smith, Sidney Robert James (1858-1913) |
| Tite, Sir William (1798-1873) |
Artist/Photographer | de Mare, Eric (1910-2002) |
Country | UK: England |
City | London |
Subject Date | 1968 |
Image Date | 1968 |
View | Topographical |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | AP506/124 |
Orientation | Landscape |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Tombs ; Obelisks ; Cemeteries ; Mausoleums |
NOTES: Originally known as the South Metropolitan Cemetery, this 40-acre cemetery was consecrated in 1837. William Tite, who was the architect for the development company, was responsible for the landscaping and the design of some of the monuments. The mausoleum to Sir Henry Tate was designed by Sidney R. J. Smith in c.1890.
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