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Vineyard Passage Burial Ground

Hidden a couple of blocks up the hill from Richmond's main street is a small cemetery called the Vineyard Passage Burial Ground. This burial ground was opened in the 1790s and closed a century later.

These days many of the gravestones are so eroded that it is hard to read them, and some have fallen over or been damaged over the years.

Since 1995 a group of volunteers has formed, and helps to maintain the burial ground as a peaceful retreat for locals and passers-by. They have also been involved in restoring some of the most important burial monuments.

I was intrigued by the burial ground when I discovered it and was amazed to see gravestones from the late 1700's - the oldest I had ever seen. I often walk by there now and enjoy watching squirrels playing amid the stones.

Nearest Tube/Train: Richmond station is about 5 minutes walk away
Located on Vineyard Passage, just off Paradise Road, behind Vestry House