History

The historical significance of Histon Road Cemetery lies primarily in its Nonconformist origin and its design by the leading Victorian horticulturalist J C Loudon. As the town expanded around the Cemetery it became increasingly the burial ground serving the surrounding community, so there are many connections to families in the neighbourhood.

The articles below explore these themes and detail some of the history of the Cemetery up to the present day.

• The national need for new cemeteries
• The growth of Cambridge
• The Cambridge General Cemetery Company Ltd
• J C Loudon & E B Lamb
• Historic England Listing
• The Chapel
• 1843-1935
• 1935-Present