Bunhill Fields
A dissenters' burial ground where William Blake, John Bunyan, and Daniel Defoe are buried, now a shaded public garden in the City.
- Park
- Price: Free
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Did you know
About 123,000 people were buried here between 1665 and 1854, and over 2,000 monuments survive. William Blake's grave was only rediscovered in 2006-07, with a memorial stone unveiled in 2018.
Local tip
Visit on a weekday morning for a quiet walk, and stop at the attendant's hut near the centre for a map pinpointing William Blake's, Daniel Defoe's, and John Bunyan's graves along the main path.
Finding it
- Address
- Finsbury, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England
- Nearest station
- Old Street (National Rail), 317 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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