Bunhill Fields is a disused cemetery in the London borough of Islington. The surviving area covers about 1.6 hectares, with most of the grounds used as a public park.
Between 1665 and 1854, it served as a burial ground where a total of about 123,000 burials took place. Over 2,000 gravestones have been preserved, most of which are clustered together in dense groups. It is a non-denominational cemetery where well-known figures such as William Bake and Daniel Defoe are buried. The cemetery is fenced off and is generally accessible only as part of a guided tour.
The “Friends of City Gardens” are volunteers who meet regularly and, with the city’s support, foster a sense of community and garden together.
