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Rippleside Cemetery

VictorianFree admission

Rippleside Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Upney · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Rippleside Cemetery is a cemetery in London of architectural and local-history note. Built or established in 1886, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Barking parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Upney, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area IG11.

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From the Wikipedia article

Rippleside () is a suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The suburb overlooks Corio Bay. At the 2016 census, Rippleside had a population of 875. Rippleside adjoins Drumcondra, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north of Geelong City on Corio Bay. The locality covers the suburban area bounded by Corio Bay, East Victoria Street (the Western section is a part of North Geelong and separated by a pedestrian underpass), Melbourne Road and Rippleside Park. Rippleside Park is a much sought-after location in Geelong; many of the properties located in the area represent the Victorian history that the area has experienced throughout its life. The area is known for its lucrative, and therefore expensive location. For local residents, the suburb is within 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) of the North Geelong Railway Station and bus routes connected to Geelong City.

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Background

History

Geelong's early settlers were attracted to the area which is now Rippleside because of its convenience, being close to the Melbourne-Geelong Road which runs to the west of Rippleside Park. By 1854, after Geelong settlers had purchased lands in the area, the Rippleside Hotel and local general store were opened. The Melbourne-Geelong railway, opened in 1857, also runs on the western boundary of the suburb, and the nearby North Geelong railway station, called West Geelong in its first couple of years, was opened in 1883. The Post Office opened on 19 May 1986, replacing the nearby North Geelong office. The Balmoral Quay development, previously known as Rippleside Quay, is under construction and…

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Coordinates
51.5349, 0.1071
Parish
Barking and Dagenham, unparished area
Postcode
IG11 9PG
Parliamentary constituency
Barking
Established
1886
Nearest railway station
Upney0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rippleside Cemetery?
Rippleside Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG11 9PG), in the parish of Barking and Dagenham, unparished area.
When was Rippleside Cemetery built?
Built or established in 1886.
How do I get to Rippleside Cemetery?
The nearest railway station is Upney, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG11 9PG.