Willesden Jewish Cemetery - a historic burial ground with living tradition Willesden Jewish Cemetery, London's pre-eminent Victorian Jewish burial ground, stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the British Jewish community and now opened its gates as a heritage site for all. Established in 1873 by the United Synagogue on what was once sheep-grazing land, the cemetery serves as both a tranquil final resting place and a living archive of social history. As a Grade II listed Park and Garden of Special Historic Interest by Historic England, Willesden boasts an evocative architectural landscape and is a haven for urban wildlife. The House of Life project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund from 2015 to 2021, revitalized the burial ground to ensure its future sustainability through increased public engagement through the Heritage Centre, interpretation throughout the site, guided walks, self-guided trails and special events and educational opportunities. Among 29,000 people who found their final resting place here are such luminaries as scientist Rosalind Franklin, Tesco founder Jack Cohen, film director Michael Winner, Victorian artist Simeon Solomon, first Jewish Member of Parliament Lionel de Rothschild and many other people from all walks of life. Willesden commemorates many Jewish war heroes of the wars of the past few centuries, including the UK's first national Jewish War Memorial, to whose who died in the two World Wars. Visit https://www.willesdenjewishcemetery.org.uk for full programme and opening hours.