44 Hill Top, London NW11 6EE
Grave of Thomas Stevens
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Why it's Wildland
2.1Thomas Stevens set out in 1884 to cycle around the world on a Columbia high-wheel bicycle, completing the journey in 1886. His grave is a small memorial to an unusually ambitious feat of Victorian travel.
A modest, history-led stop rather than a destination for a full day: its interest lies in the story of Thomas Stevens and the grave that marks his final resting place. Access and the current condition of the memorial need checking before a visit.
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The experience
A brief, focused visit for people interested in cycling history. The supplied source locates the grave at St Marylebone Cemetery, East Finchley, and gives its plot reference as G17/79. Confirm cemetery access and the grave’s current condition before setting out.
Things to do
Visit the grave
The fundraiser identifies Thomas Stevens’s grave at St Marylebone Cemetery, East Finchley, as plot G17/79. Confirm cemetery access and the grave’s current condition before visiting.
Under 1 hour
Connect the memorial to Stevens’s journey
The fundraiser says Stevens rode around the world from 1884 to 1886 on a Columbia high-wheel bicycle. Keep this in mind when visiting the grave; the source does not document further interpretation at the site.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A short visit to Thomas Stevens’s grave
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Check that St Marylebone Cemetery is open to visitors and confirm directions to plot G17/79.
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If access is available, visit the grave and take time to read its lettering.
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Leave the cemetery respectfully, following any posted rules.
Verified history
The supplied fundraiser says Thomas Stevens was the first cyclist to ride around the world, making the journey from 1884 to 1886 on a Columbia high-wheel bicycle. It identifies his grave as being in St Marylebone Cemetery, East Finchley, plot G17/79. The fundraiser described proposed restoration work, including stabilising and levelling the grave, cleaning it and correcting the birthdate lettering to 24 December 1854; it does not confirm whether that work was completed.
Hidden details
Find the plot reference — The fundraiser gives the grave’s cemetery plot as G17/79. Confirm the location with the cemetery before visiting; the source does not provide a visitor map or directions within the grounds.
When to go
· No source-backed recommendation; check cemetery access before visiting.
The supplied source gives no seasonal information.
No site-specific weather or path information is available in the supplied source.
What to look for
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The grave and its lettering. A 2025 restoration fundraiser described subsidence and proposed cleaning and lettering work
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it does not establish whether that work has since been completed.
The story
Cycling history
Best time to go
No particular season is evidenced; check cemetery access before visiting.
No best visiting time is evidenced. Check cemetery access and arrangements before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Cyclists
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Opening & access
The supplied source identifies the grave’s cemetery and plot, but does not confirm visitor access or current opening arrangements. Check before visiting; be respectful of cemetery rules. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
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