I went on a little field trip yesterday, since it was a pleasant morning, out to West Brompton Cemetery, another of the suburban cemeteries. There were a few joggers and mothers with prams, but it was mostly quiet and somewhat neglected. The one area of the park that was being maintained was around a group of plots for war veterans. I've been noticing how often we memorialize our war heroes. It made me think of the Postman Park in central London which memorializes acts of bravery by ordinary citizens. I will try to get some pictures of it.....
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