Victorian Cemeteries and the Suburbs of London: Spatial Consequences to the Reordering of London's Burials in the Early 19th Century: By Gian Luca Amadei. Pp. 194 + 69 illustrations. New York: Routledge, 2022. £36.99. ISBN: 978-1-003-17893-4. eBook.

This book review discusses "Victorian Cemeteries and the Suburbs of London: Spatial Consequences to the Reordering of London's Burials in the Early 19th Century" by Gian Luca Amadei. The book explores how large private cemeteries in the 1820s and 1830s contributed to the growth and development of London. It examines three examples of private cemetery provision, including Kensal Green, Highgate Cemetery, and Brookwood Cemetery. The book discusses the impact of these cemeteries on suburban development, urban planning, and cultural perceptions of death and commemoration. While the book provides a useful summary of established themes, it does not offer new analysis or significantly enhance our understanding of Victorian cemeteries and London suburbs. [Extracted from the article]

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