Long grass growing around and through a wooden bench in West Norwood Cemetery give the feeling of nature taking over.

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West Norwood Cemetery is open daily to the public, although the catacombs can only be accessed on a guided tour. It covers 42 acres (17 hectares ). It was opened in 1837 and is still in use today.

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Location: West Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Road,London SE27 9JU
Photo credit: © Julian Nieman / Alamy / Afripics
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