Northwood Cemetery, London

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Northwood Cemetery

Northwood Cemetery was opened in 1915 as a consequence of population growth in the Northwood area. It is now in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The land was once part of Ruislip Common, and covers over 15 acres of land. Access is from Chestnut Avenue. [1]

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References

  1. "London Borough of Hillingdon:Northwood Cemetery". Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.

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