SHORT SUMMARY:

By 1843, because of the growing population, Church graveyards in the town were full.  New burial grounds were needed.  Two Cemeteries were set up outside the town: Mill Road for the Church of England and Histon Road for the other Christian Churches.

This site, then just open fields, became Histon Road Cemetery. Imposing gates, a Lodge for a Caretaker and a Chapel (now gone) were built. Paths were put down and trees planted where we see them today. Only the wealthier people could afford headstones and memorials so many graves are unmarked. There have been 8200 burials, so the Cemetery is now full.

Do please download the pdf or full powerpoint presentation illustrating this subject which you may find useful to use for a class:

World War I- Histon Road Cemetery (ppt)

World War I- Histon Road Cemetery (pdf)