Victorian Cemeteries and the Suburbs of London - Spatial Consequences to the Reordering of London’s Burials in the Early 19th Century

This book explores how Victorian cemeteries were the direct result of the socio-cultural, economic and political context of the city, and were part of a unique transformation process that emerged in London at the time. The book shows how the re-ordering of the city’s burial spaces, along with the principles of health and hygiene, were directly associated with liberal capital investments, which had consequences in the spatial arrangement of London. Victorian cemeteries, in particular, were not only a solution for overcrowded graveyards, they also acted as urban generators in the formation London’s suburbs in the nineteenth century. Beginning with an analysis of the conditions that triggered the introduction of the early Victorian cemeteries in London, this book investigates their spatial arrangement, aesthetics and functions. These developments are illustrated through the study of three private Victorian burial sites: Kensal Green Cemetery, Highgate Cemetery and Brookwood Cemetery. The book is aimed at students and researchers of London history, planning and environment, and Victorian and death culture studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design
Release date:	September 2023
Authors:	Gian Luca Amadei
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-201518-7
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-03-201518-7
Barcode:	9781032015187

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