Radclyffe Hall's Grave — Highgate Cemetery
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Tumba de Radclyffe Hall — Cementerio de Highgate

Historic Site 1943

Tumba de Radclyffe Hall: autora de The Well of Loneliness (1928), la primera novela lésbica convencional de Gran Bretaña prohibida en el año de su publicación.

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Highgate Cemetery West, Swains Lane, London N6 6PJ, UK

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Radclyffe Hall (1880-1943), autora de *El pozo de la soledad* (1928), la primera novela lésbica convencional de Gran Bretaña, prohibida por obscena el año de su publicación y citada en ambos lados del Informe Wolfenden treinta años después, está enterrada en el lado oeste victoriano del cementerio de Highgate, en un mausoleo compartido con su primera pareja Mabel Batten (1857-1916). El mausoleo es una tumba de cofre con la inscripción *"Y, si Dios lo elige, solo te amaré mejor después de la muerte"*, de los *Sonetos de portugués* de Elizabeth Barrett Browning. La segunda pareja de Hall, Una Troubridge, con quien vivió durante 26 años, no está enterrada aquí; Troubridge murió en Roma en 1963 y está enterrada en el cementerio de Verano. La decisión de Hall de ser enterrada con Batten en lugar de Troubridge es una de las decisiones estéticas más discutidas en la historia literaria queer. Highgate West es la mitad más antigua y gótica de las dos mitades del cementerio; el acceso es solo mediante visita guiada (semanalmente los sábados; reservar en highgatecemetery.org). El mausoleo de Radclyffe Hall se encuentra en la ruta del visitante y es señalado por los guías turísticos. Highgate East, al otro lado de la calle, alberga a Karl Marx y otras tumbas nombradas y es accesible cualquier día laborable para los poseedores de entradas. Visita guiada £14, actualmente ~90 minutos. La estación más cercana es Archway (línea Northern), a 15 minutos a pie cuesta arriba. Combinar con un paseo hacia el sur hasta Waterlow Park o con la tumba de Karl Marx en Highgate East. No es la parada de patrimonio queer más informal de Londres, pero la importancia literaria de Radclyffe Hall hace que valga la pena la peregrinación para los lectores de *El pozo de la soledad*.

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Fiona Brianese
Fiona Brianese Jul 2026
Jessica Murphy
Jessica Murphy Jul 2026

A hidden gem that I couldn't recommend enough. We've done all the typical 'tourist-y' London landmarks - Tower of London, Tower Bridge, V&A, Natural History Museum, British Museum - and we both agreed that Highgate easily topped the list. A serene, history-filled space on the outskirts of the city, where, despite the possibly macabre nature of the setting, you could easily spend all day. Would highly recommend doing the Highlights Tour - Margaret, our guide, was so informative and engaging to listen to. From Highgate's first grave, to Egyptian Avenue, to the Catacombs, and every single grave in between - you truly felt the history of the place come to life through Margaret's words. We left with a real sense of the story and importance of Highgate. It was lovely to just wander around afterwards too - both in the West and East cemetery. I've recommended a visit to Highgate to everyone I've spoken to since coming home. It's an absolute credit to everyone involved in it's upkeep and in keeping it's stories alive.

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Airclassicc Jul 2026

Impressive! Full of art. I spent the whole morning there. Both the east and west sections are breathtaking. I love cemeteries, and Highgate exceeded my expectations. As a Gothic cemetery, it's a splendid place to spend the day in silence, meditating or admiring the gravestones, the vegetation, the sculptures, tombs, and small museums. The Egyptian Avenue and the Lebanon Ring are magnificent. A place full of history, romance, and nostalgia. Definitely recommended. Please respect those resting in peace, be clean and respectful, do not alter or remove anything from the cemetery, let us respect and honor the dead. Within the grounds, you'll find a fountain, restrooms, and a chapel. There's an entrance fee, almost 9 pounds. There's a lovely park nearby.

Lisa H
Lisa H Jul 2026

Can’t say enough good things about this beautiful place. I took the guided tour and it was fabulous. I’m sorry I don’t remember his name, but he was a history professor.

August Winsjansen
August Winsjansen Jul 2026

Highgate Cemetery is a marvellous place, with so many fascinating stories behind each stone. It is like a fantasy landscape - so well buult with all the majestic details - not just like any cemetery. It is definitely worth a visit, perhaps even some volunteering. Also take an extra look at Karl Marx's grave.

Clair Powell
Clair Powell Jul 2026

Had the second visit today East section with the fantastic Richard as our guide. So enjoyable and great stories which were so interesting to hear thankyou so much for a great visit

Bruce Garley (A darkened lens)
Bruce Garley (A darkened lens) Jul 2026

Did the west side last year and east side this year. Well worth booking on to an organised tour as you will learn a lot more than walking round yourself. The east side is particularly beautiful and enthralling.

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