Description: The East London Cemetery is in Plaistow, which is in the London Borough of Newham. The cemetery was founded in 1871 and laid out in 1872 to meet the increasing demand from the City and surrounding areas of East London. The cemetery covers approximately 33 acres and has two 19th century chapels.
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The East London Cemetery is in Plaistow, which is in the London Borough of Newham. The cemetery was founded in 1871 and laid out in 1872 to meet the increasing demand from the City and surrounding areas of East London. The cemetery covers approximately 33 acres and has two 19th century chapels.
The first funeral service took place on the 8 August 1872 in the burial chapel, which had been consecrated by the Church of England. The stained-glass windows within the chapel were designed by Archibald John Davies (1877-1953) and were produced during the period 1930-32. The subject matter relates to Saint Michael and All Angels, after whom the chapel is dedicated. The chapel can seat 60 people.