Highgate, London

Highgate, located in North London, was a notable area during the late 1700s. Highgate was known for its fine houses and wealthy residents. It attracted noblemen and rich merchants who built grand homes with splendid views over London. The name "Highgate" comes from the tollgate that was established at the highest point of the neighborhood. Highgate in the late 1700s was a blend of historical charm, affluent residences, and evolving urban development, making it a significant part of London's landscape. 

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A P Baggs, Diane K Bolton, M A Hicks, R B Pugh. "Hornsey, including Highgate: Highgate". A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 6, Friern Barnet, Finchley, Hornsey With Highgate. Ed. T F T Baker, C R Elrington (London, 1980), British History Online. Web. 5 May 2025. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/middx/vol6/pp122-135.

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Christina Rossetti's Death

29 Dec 1895

Christina Rossetti passed away on December 29, 1894, in London.  She had been suffering from cancer, which ultimately led to her death . Rossetti was buried on January 2, 1895, in the family grave on the west side of Highgate Cemetery . This cemetery is known for its historical significance and the notable figures interred there.

Bryson, John. “Christina Rossetti | English Poet.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 Dec. 2018, www.britannica.com/biography/Christina-Rossetti.

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Christina Rossetti's Death

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29 Dec 1895

Christina Rossetti's Death

Christina Rossetti passed away on December 29, 1894, in London.  She had been suffering from cancer, which ultimately led to her death . Rossetti was buried on January 2, 1895, in the family grave on the west side of Highgate Cemetery . This cemetery is known for its historical significance and the notable figures interred there.

Bryson, John. “Christina Rossetti | English Poet.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 Dec. 2018, www.britannica.com/biography/Christina-Rossetti.

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