{"id":10349,"date":"2026-04-27T09:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iccm-uk.com\/iccm\/?p=10349"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:21:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:21:41","slug":"save-the-date-south-eastern-networking-meeting-thursday-4th-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iccm-uk.com\/iccm\/save-the-date-south-eastern-networking-meeting-thursday-4th-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW DATE – South Eastern Networking Meeting – NEW DATE \u2013 Tuesday 7th July"},"content":{"rendered":"

Due to the tube strikes planned to take place on Tuesday 2nd June and Thursday 4th<\/sup> June, with little to no service expected, we have had to make the decision to cancel the branch meeting which was scheduled to take place on Thursday 4th<\/sup> June. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The branch meeting will now take place on Tuesday 7th<\/sup> July instead<\/strong>. Those members already booked on to the original branch meeting will automatically be reserved a space and will be contacted separately. However, there is an opportunity for other members to now book their place.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1833, Kensal Green Cemetery is one of London\u2019s most historic and atmospheric burial grounds. As the first of the city\u2019s \u201cMagnificent Seven\u201d cemeteries, its full official name was\u00a0The General Cemetery of All Souls<\/i>\u00a0and took its inspiration from the\u00a0P\u00e8re Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. It was designed to provide a peaceful, park-like setting at a time when urban churchyards were overcrowded. Today, this Grade I listed site offers a unique blend of heritage, architecture, and nature, with grand Victorian monuments, tree-lined avenues, and a diverse array of wildlife.<\/p>\n

The cemetery is also the final resting place of over 700 notable figures, including novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Sir Karl William Siemens an important industrial engineer and inventor in the 19th century. Their presence adds to the site\u2019s cultural significance, offering visitors a chance to connect with some of the individuals who helped shape Britain\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Located in London, Kensal Green Cemetery remains both a place of remembrance and a tranquil green space, inviting visitors to explore its rich stories and serene landscape.<\/p>\n

The meeting will open with a talk on the history of the cemetery delivered by Kelly Farrington, General Manager and Registrar and a tour of the grounds is also included.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in attending, please reserve your space by clicking the following link<\/p>\n

Book here<\/a><\/p>\n

The meeting will be sponsored by Plotbox<\/p>\n

Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

You can visit their website\u00a0Kensal Green Cemetery \u2013 and West London Crematorium<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information<\/b>\u00a0please contact the Branch Secretary, Heather White on<\/b>\u00a0heather.white@southampton.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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