Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell is a historic cemetery in London Borough of Ealing, United Kingdom. It was established in 1855, covering 6.29 hectares. It holds Grade II listed park and garden status. Wikidata records 7 notable interments here, including Leopold McClintock, Edgar Albert Smith, George Grosvenor Thomas.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell, London Borough of Ealing, United Kingdom, photo 2 — Photo: Jim Linwood from London, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell, London Borough of Ealing, United Kingdom, photo 3 — Photo: Jim Linwood from London, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell, London Borough of Ealing, United Kingdom, photo 4 — Photo: P.g.champion, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA

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At a glance

Location	🇬🇧 London Borough of Ealing, United Kingdom
Coordinates	51.51130, -0.33175 (source: Wikidata)
Established	1855
Type	Historic and heritage
Era	1800s
Area	6.29 hectares
Heritage status	Grade II listed park and garden
Website	www.rbkc.gov.uk

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Opening hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

7 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

Of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell's 7 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include member of parliament (29%), politician (29%), military personnel (29%).

Leopold McClintock (1819–1907), admiral, photographer, seafarer
Edgar Albert Smith (1847–1916), scientific illustrator, malacologist, botanist
George Grosvenor Thomas (1856–1923), visual artist, painter
Paul Rubens (1875–1917), lyricist, composer
Charles Ashe Windham (1810–1870), member of parliament, politician, military personnel
Charles Ashe Windham (1810–1870), member of parliament, politician, military personnel
Samuel French (1821–1898), publisher

Common questions

Where is Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell?

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell is in London Borough of Ealing, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.5113, -0.3317.

When was Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell established?

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell was established in 1855, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell?

Wikidata documents 7 notable interments at Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell, including Leopold McClintock, Edgar Albert Smith, George Grosvenor Thomas, Paul Rubens, Charles Ashe Windham.

Records and sources

Wikidata: Q7373831 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
Wikipedia article
Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)

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