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Even today, despite
the graffiti and the unkempt graves, the cemetery still
retains many of its original qualities.
Look beyond the vandalism and the
erosion and you will find much to admire. Many of the
monuments remain - their hard-wearing stone has resisted
the ravages of time. These stones survive, as does the
essence of the designers' vision.
They envisaged a
tranquil, ordered green land within, set apart from a
teeming, expanding industrial city.
Now, over 160 years later, the
cemetery continues to reflect the designers' original
intention to meet the needs of the community. It is a
green retreat, within a vibrant bustling city, where
local people can stroll and reflect.
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