The historic Balls Pond cemetery in Dalston, recognized as a Grade II-listed site, will undergo restoration thanks to a £190,731 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This burial ground is significant for the Jewish Reform Movement, housing pioneers and key figures in British society. The funding will support the site’s maintenance and development as a cultural and educational resource. Notable features include its diverse array of grave markers and historical significance tied to Jewish emancipation in Britain. Immediate needs include strengthening walls and clearing overgrown vegetation.
"The funding, secured by Islington Council and the West London Synagogue, will restore and maintain the site and develop it as a cultural and educational resource."
"According to a report commissioned by Historic England, some of the most eminent people in British society, whose public work and efforts for general welfare made history, are buried in the cemetery..."
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