London cemeteries remain delightfully untouched parts of history. Wander through most suburbs and you'll find a small churchyard or park with a few old gravestones still peeking out. They're usually good for a few hours of solitude, though some have been repurposed to create hideously social-spaces (like the little graveyard in Bow that doubles as a children's playground. Delightfully macabre but not very quiet). The best of these cemeteries are the Magnificent Seven, which are large private cemeteries that were opened in the 19th century and are beautifully maintained. They were opened to address churchyard overcrowding, so they're sprawling, making them a perfect place to get deliberately lost. They're also located in seven disparate parts of the city, so chances are there's one near you. Perhaps the most glorious of all is Brompton Cemetery, located only a short walk from the busy horror of Earl's Court station (and surrounds). The crows squawk with appropriate malice but otherwise it's wonderfully silent.
Brydie is an Australian writer and performer living in London and she complains exactly the same amount about the weather as every other Australian living in London. Yes, that is her natural lip colour, no, she will not be taking any further questions at this time.
