Radclyffe Hall's Grave — Highgate Cemetery
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Túmulo de Radclyffe Hall — Highgate Cemetery

Historic Site 1943

Túmulo de Radclyffe Hall — autora de The Well of Loneliness (1928), o primeiro romance lésbico mainstream da Grã-Bretanha proibido no ano de sua publicação.

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

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Radclyffe Hall (1880-1943), autora de *The Well of Loneliness* (1928) — o primeiro romance lésbico mainstream da Grã-Bretanha, proibido como obsceno no ano de sua publicação e citado em ambos os lados do Wolfenden Report trinta anos depois — está enterrada no lado oeste vitoriano do Highgate Cemetery, em um mausoléu compartilhado com sua primeira parceira Mabel Batten (1857-1916). O mausoléu é um túmulo em cofre com a inscrição *"And, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death"* — dos *Sonetos de Português* de Elizabeth Barrett Browning. A segunda parceira de Hall, Una Troubridge, com quem viveu por 26 anos, não está enterrada aqui; Troubridge morreu em Roma em 1963 e está enterrada no cemitério Verano. A decisão de Hall de ser sepultada com Batten em vez de Troubridge é uma das decisões estéticas mais discutidas na história literária queer. Highgate West é a metade mais antiga e gótica do cemitério; o acesso é apenas por visita guiada (semanalmente aos sábados; reserve em highgatecemetery.org). O mausoléu de Radclyffe Hall fica na rota do visitante e é apontado pelos guias turísticos. Highgate East, do outro lado da rua, abriga Karl Marx e outros túmulos nomeados e é acessível em qualquer dia de semana para portadores de ingresso. Visita guiada £14, atualmente ~90 minutos. A estação mais próxima é Archway (Northern line), a 15 minutos a pé subindo. Combine com uma caminhada ao sul até Waterlow Park ou com o túmulo de Karl Marx em Highgate East. Não é a parada de patrimônio queer mais casual em Londres, mas a importância literária de Radclyffe Hall faz valer a peregrinação para leitores de *The Well of Loneliness*.

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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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