Joseph T. Parkinson

1782–1855 (age 73)

Biography

Joseph T. Parkinson practised architecture with a careful eye for proportion, contributing to civic buildings and elegant townhouses that helped shape early nineteenth-century London.

He balanced classical form with practical needs and supported the craftsmen who realized his plans; visitors to Kensal Green Cemetery can still pause by his grave to admire that quiet legacy.

Also buried at Kensal Green Cemetery

Charles Kemble
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Kensal Green Cemetery
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George Birkbeck
1776–1841 (age 65)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Physician George Birkbeck pioneered the Mechanics’ Institute to bring education within reach of working men.
William Lumley
1769–1850 (age 81)
Kensal Green Cemetery
William Lumley was a military officer admired for steady leadership during the Napoleonic conflicts.
Owen Swift
1814–1879 (age 65)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Owen Swift was an author whose candid works offered compassionate reflections on the human condition.
Richard Tracey
1837–1907 (age 70)
Kensal Green Cemetery
A respected British Army officer remembered for his disciplined leadership and mentorship.
James Boaden
1762–1839 (age 77)
Kensal Green Cemetery
James Boaden was an esteemed writer who thoughtfully documented the history of the English stage.