Once Abandoned Cemetery - Nunhead Explored

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Lovely. You are a natural story-teller and narrator. This is one of my favorite videos from you! Thank you for the story and the history.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much indeed, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@leslienewcomb5691]

Andy I like the way that when you stayed in the church and Illustrated all of the grave sites .That was wonderful you shuld be a commentary I enjoyed the way you paused and laid it out for ever one thank you.

[@thekitowl]

Brilliant video. My family had close links with the cemetery, so it’s always lovely to see it.

[@MusicalBox]

This is so good, I had to watch it twice. Thanks again for your excellent work Andy.

[@KentSurvival]

awe, thank you very much :)

[@welshboyoo715]

Andy, that was so very cool. Lovely videography, sensitively shot and narrated. You have hidden depths...😮

[@KentSurvival]

Haha thanks mate :) love this place and was happy to make a video on it

[@jjexplore9678]

Someone once said to me the secret of making a good video is setting the mood and being able to tell a good story. mate you nailed it. that was awesome.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you for saying so Jason :) much appreciated

[@sow1827]

It feels like I'm watching a proper documentary.. really good job as always Andy! Thanks for sharing..

[@gingersnaps4418]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Very well done. You have honored those not only resting at nunhead, but also their families.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much :)

[@debibliss6541]

Very, very good video. Well done and thank you for sharing this absolutely beautiful cemetery!!

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much Debi.. one of my favourite places to visit

[@richardhumphreys8662]

I used to visit Nunhead Cemetery quite often in the late seventies as I lived within walking distance of it. It was a marvelously atmospheric place like something out of a Gothic horror story. All completely overgrown apart from a small number of war graves that were maintained by the War Graves Commission, I assume. Seeing your film has brought back some great memories, thank you.

[@DannyTP1888]

Great video Andy, love the way you mix up your content and produce little gems like this. ❤

[@KentSurvival]

Cheers Danny.. gotta keep things interesting with a bit of variety :)

[@DannyTP1888]

@@KentSurvival and you do that very well Andy.👍

[@waynelewis881]

This is, without question, the finest video I've ever seen on KZbin. The photography, the editing, and the narration are of professional level, and the care and compassion of presentation are absolutely wonderful. I congratulate and thank you for this wonderful documentary.

[@KentSurvival]

wow, thank you Wayne, very kind words. Im hoping to do more of these, maybe cover all 7 cemeteries :) ATB - Andy

[@a_brit_in_tx9603]

Andy - a beautiful piece - thought provoking and also very educational too. Very different to your bushcraft trips - would be really good to see more of this type of material

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much :) Im possibly going to visit all 7 cemeteries now :)

[@copyrightfreemusic-redeyef5893]

Excellent video once again. Really love these historical mini doc videos you keep throwing into the mix, would love to see more. Brilliant camera shots also!

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much :) Im definitely thinking of doing all 7 cemeteries now

[@copyrightfreemusic-redeyef5893]

@@KentSurvival Very glad to hear that :) look forward to it.

[@Larri-b]

A very respectful and also interesting video. This cemetery is not far from me . Thank you for sharing this bit of local history. Excellent video.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you.. its well worth a visit :)

[@haysd2you]

You are such a good storyteller. Thank you so much. Every little detail was a pleasure.

[@myrtlesyd9451]

Andy you have the voice for great narration. Please do more of this. I really enjoyed hearing the story read as I watch.

[@stephenleith6270]

Great video Andy, I used to live just a 3 minuite walk from the Cemetery. It was a fantastic place for a peace and tranquility in sunny Peckham/Nunhead. Great to see that it's being looked after. Thank you.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Stephen.. happy to take you down memory lane :)

[@marilynscull4585]

You can really tell at one point this was a magnificent place. Thank you for showing us.

[@KentSurvival]

indeed.. and still has its own charm :) Thank you

[@bwherring99]

Thanks for sharing. You made it very peaceful and special.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Bobby

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Andy, that was really interesting - what an amazing place! I do love an old cemetery. I didn’t realise that is what IHS stood for, for years I thought it meant ‘In his service’ cheers mate!

[@KentSurvival]

Cheers mate.. I guess it could be like AD and BC where its adopted a second English meaning

[@bees8130]

I love it! You did great as a narrator and the video was just beautiful! Thanks for another of your special vids!

[@KentSurvival]

Hey, thank you very much.. the narration is always the bit I worry about on these vids, glad you enjoyed :)

[@jga1934]

Love your historical videos. Always learn a lot.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you for watching John

[@luptonwell]

Nice video Andy, different but interesting, would be happy to see more like this.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks you Dave, I'm thinking of doing all of the magnificent seven cemetery's now :)

[@luptonwell]

Excellent, i'll look forward to them, i love stuff like this 👍

[@rjpac]

That was a very deep, emotional video. I absolutely love walking through old cemeteries. It's a shame Nunhead was left behind.

[@WanderScapeFilms]

Wow, I think your use of stills shows a huge depth of respect to the subject matter. Thanks for sharing!

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much

[@CaroleFrenchFox]

That was a lovely little video. Love the explanations of symbols. Was told most of them on one visit to Highgate.

[@markw.3743]

Andy awesome videography and great narrative! Brother you have a great talent... Keep them coming!!! Thanks

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks very much mark

[@retiredyeti5555]

Really well presented, lad! Love the narration, respectfully done! I always enjoy your tours of the English countryside and city. Personally, I like to walk through old cemeteries, reading about the inhabitants on their final memorial. As always, stay safe.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Dale.. me too, very interesting places.. I like to find the oldest grave I can :)

[@retiredyeti5555]

@@KentSurvival Here in Milwaukee, and in the surrounding countryside, I have found several gravestones of Revolutionary War veterans, which is ancient for this country!

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

What a wonderful, informative but also sad at the same time Andy. I appreciate how much time, effort and research you have put into this video. Such a shame about the cemetery. Ive spent a lot of time around graveyards, especially over in France and Belguim (world war 1 and 2 ) they can tell you so much about whats gone on. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you :) I can't resist visiting a cemetery.. usually try to find the oldest grave :)

[@nomad211d]

Well done Andy. Thank you.

[@billybeck]

A quietly interesting video. Really enjoyed. Cheers Andy. Look forward to the next one 👍

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much Matt :)

[@steveb1972]

A beautiful and moving video Andy. Well done.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Steven :) Much appreciated mate

[@WestCountryAngler]

I love the mix of subjects on your channel. You make what interests you and this was very enjoyable. Great narrative

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you :) I love mixing it up.. keeps you all guessing! haha

[@WayneTheSeine]

Great video! There is something profound about the cemetery and graves being overgrown with vines and trees....weathered, algae covered headstones. Not only is life short but traces of humanity can vanish as quickly as it appeared.

[@KentSurvival]

Indeed.. returning to nature.. literally, thanks for watching Wayne

[@esthers5876]

Beautiful video. I'm glad this cemetery was brought back. Thank you for sharing.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Esther.. me too :)

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Wow . that was really interesting , about the symbolism of the grave stones . Nice video Andy 👍👍

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Andy.. I saved some symbols as I think I may do the other cemeteries too now

[@murraydalziel1091]

This was excellent. Very informative. Thank you.

[@modestadventurers]

Really well made and informative video Andy. Thank you.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much

[@claramullen]

Wow Andy this is incredible. I love your informative history videos. Isn't it a shame that some people have the need to vandalize something that should be respected and cherished. Thank you for sharing this amazing treasure.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much Clara, I know what you mean.. but at least it is good hands now and can be enjoyed again :)

[@ColHatley]

Stunning video Andy! Hidden history is everywhere in England, it seems. Thanks for sharing, very interesting. Atb Von

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Von, much appreciated

[@joepineapples7774]

Great video Andy. Agree with all the positive comments on your narration and the atmosphere.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Joe :)

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Amazing job Andy, really enjoyed that. I was a keen amateur historian in the military sense when posted in London. Might i recommend, Brompton Cemetery, check out Col. William Hope VC (Crimea) Lt Col Hugh Montgomery RMC, KIA by the IRA in the Bloody Sunday Irish War of Independence and happens to be cousin to Field Marshall Montgomery (Old Man Monty himself! lol) and last but defo not least, Field Marshal John Fox Burgoyne and his son, Hugh Burgoyne RN - Victoria Cross recipient. I think you will enjoy the history old boy. Cheers and very well done. ATB Moose

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks for the info Moose.. its already on the list, I might have to do all 7 now, I saved military burials for another vid so this one wasn't too long.

[@mickspain330]

Very well made video Andy, showing off some more of your skills, thanks

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks very much Mick :)

[@alisongodfrey1840]

100percent amazing! Thank you for making this piece of work!

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you so much Alison :)

[@SonofChurchill]

Very well put together, Nunnhead was part of open house open one weekend a year. Never got round to going. Found channel from Carlisle195.

[@mattbrown2654]

Beautifully done Andy, thank you.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks very much for watching Matt

[@carltyson4393]

As always lovely work...you set a high standard. Enjoyed the info and the beautiful video. Any chance you can do a series on the other old cemeteries of London? And after London, Paris? You do such a lovely job. Thanks,

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Carl.. actually.. I was think the same thing myself.. a good excuse to visit them all!

[@ericnorsman9203]

Loved this post mate, beautifully filmed and narrated, you've a good speaking voice for the job. Very informative, thank you!

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Eric.. I always worry about being a bit monotone haha

[@English.Andy1]

This is a great video. Like an urban explorer. Thanks for telling about the symbols. All the best Andy

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks :) I used to do quite a lot of 'urban' and have loved this place since

[@BushCraftBums]

Looks like an awesome place. Thanks for taking us along and stay blessed

[@KentSurvival]

It sure is.. love it.. Thanks :)

[@antoniocabratsia3602]

Educational, deserving, and a portrait of some people who put no value on life or respect. Grazie.

[@MrLooj69]

Well done that man. Informative and delicate . Kudos Bro

[@paulmorris2690]

Interesting and informative looks beautiful would have loved to have seen it before all the neglect great video ATB Paul

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Paul.. I should have tried to find some old photos.. hind sight haha

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Nicely done, Andy. I really enjoy this kind of video.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you .. more to come :)

[@frogmoonwildcampsandwander9354]

Interesting and informative video Andy ..me and our lass visit many cemeteries on our travels and find the ones natures reclaiming a work of natural art ...atb ..steve

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Steve, They are great to explore.. can't resist them.

[@EamonAdams]

Greatly information and well made video. Thanks a lot.

[@StevePikePhoto]

Really enjoyed that, thanks. Good format, informative & very interesting 👍

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks :) happy to hear you liked it

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Andy, That was a well put together little video and shows how fast nature reclaims the earth. Interesting history lesson too. Sandy

[@KentSurvival]

Hi Sandy, Thank you very much for the kind words.. this is one of my favourite places to visit, and hidden away in London to. ATB - Andy

[@Iceni_Paul]

Hi Andy. This brings back some memories for me. My Gran and Grandpop used to live in the flats opposite the Honour-Oak Cemetery and they would often walk me past the old Nunhead Cemetery when I used to stay with them in the school holidays in the seventies/early eighties, and also up onto One Tree Hill, to see the famous Oak tree and the views out to the city. Many fond memories indeed, I’ll have to get back down that way some time soon and rekindle the memories.

[@JSMCalder]

Stunning location. It'd be awesome seeing it all cut back and tided up. All the best mate John.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks John.. I agree but I do like the charm it has with nature reclaiming, one of my favourite places to visit

[@JSMCalder]

Yes it does have a nice charm about it. There’s a graveyard near me that’s been forgotten about but nowhere near the scale of this. Sandwiched between a block of flats and a nursery. Dating back to the 1800s. It’s so over grown there’s no way you can get it

[@kwoody1986]

Was very interesting Andy I liked the detail about some of the images. Take care Cheers Karl

[@KentSurvival]

cheers Karl.. I guess im going to have to do all 7 cemeteries now haha.. I saved some symbolism just in case :p

[@benhikescamps]

Thanks for posting Andy. Looking forward to watching this later. ATB for 2019 - Ben

[@troutaddictnl7696]

Awesome, some content to watch at work tonight!

[@tomritter493]

That's pretty cool !some great old tombstones thanks for showing this take care brother

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Tom :)

[@shanemize3775]

Absolutely beautiful video and very well and respectfully done. Great job, my friend! The lily is a popular funeral flower, not just because of their beauty, but because they have long been considered as symbols of the Resurrection of our Lord and, through His grace, of all of us who believe on His holy Name. Please keep the awesome videos coming and God bless you, my friend!

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much Shane

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thank you for a fine video on a difficult subject. It is hard to see such a fine set of monuments left, more or less, to the ravages of time. Maintaining footpaths cannot be enough of a memorial.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks James, the place is almost poetic.. great that they managed to get it reopened and the burials catalogued for relatives.

[@nicnak4396]

Great video :) really interesting about the symbolism and very eloquently read x

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Nic :)

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Good to see you up my neck of the woods Andy. Great informative video mate. People come from all over the place to have a gander of Nunhead Cemetery as you say it's steeped in history. Another spooky place to check out up my way is Saint Nicholas Church, Address: Deptford Green, London SE8 3DQ. Lots of famous people are buried there. Look out for the gargoyles on the entrance, they are like something from a Hammer Horror Film! ☠ Thanks for sharing Andy. Take care mate. Steve. 👍👍

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Steve.. I'll have a look see :)

[@dmwgreywolf1123]

Awesome, awesome, super awesome!!! Im in the U.S. and we have the same problem over here. Let me just put this out there, I think its disgusting how society treats its old cemeteries. I have rescued abandoned cemeteries before, I have dug out, cleaned, and photographed too many headstones that were being overgrown by nature and many even swallowed up by earth. We, society, need to realize we will all soon be where they are, is this how you want to be treated when you are gone? All cemeteries should be deemed sacred ground and be respected and maintained by the local society, no ands, ifs, or buts about it. I applaud you for bringing light to this beautiful and somewhat forgotten cemetery. The info on what certain signs or objects meant was enlightening, some I knew, but most were new to me, thank you for that schooling. As the vid was wrapping up I was telling myself I wanted to message you like this, then you had to show that headstone of a person with Whitaker, so now I must add the last big cemetery recording I did was completely buried under ground, I had to prod the ground with a rod to locate the headstones so I could dig them out of ground and bring back to the surface. This was in the middle of farmland in Ohio in the U.S., it was the Whitacre farm cemetery, and their name was originally spelled Whitaker.

[@MultiMagnum62]

Ky. Greywolf, Hello, Somerset, Ky. Pulaski county. if you wish to say hell, I am here. Peace, John.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you very much.. and good work :) they have made great efforts here on cataloguing the burials for relatives which is good.. I guess it will always be a work in progress of sorts.

[@damonkfist]

Great that's not that far from me I will have to explore. Respectfully done video.

[@jasonobee9067]

Really interesting and very respectful! Thanks for sharing mate ✌🏼

[@KentSurvival]

cheers mate :) one of my favourite places to visit

[@one-WildCard]

wow that was incredible! Thank you so much for this. I wish I could visit this location... night time would be very cool :)

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Paul.. it is an amazing place indeed

[@sandyNichols-l5g]

This is one of your older videos, but that's okay. This video is a treasure for me. Thank you for your hard work. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@TheConradChannel]

Strange to see it like that. Documentary style level of detail, well done

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you so much mate :) im going to have to do the others now too!

[@xaraxania]

Wow that was wonderful and very informative, i love old churches, it's a bit sad to think all those people that were one as alive and vibrant as us all are now just forgotten in that abandoned place

[@constantcomment1954]

Thank you for the respectful and well researched tour of the cemetery. Personally, while I respect the deceased it seems efforts to improve the cemetery would be better spent on the needy currently. After their needs of hunger and homelessness are taken care of, the cemeteries can be next.

[@Arfabiscuit]

The cemeteries in London are amazing I grew up close to Highgate and had many a spooky night in there during the 70s . Before it's renovation bloody scary . Nice video during the day cemeteries are wonderful places often had lunch in Brompton cemetery .

[@KentSurvival]

I'm considering doing all of the London cemetery's now :) thanks for watching!

[@ktswandering]

I LOVED this video....can't understand why I hadn't found it sooner! Fascinating indeed.

[@tomlee812]

Fascinating video. Thanks for posting.

[@ghosthuntparanormal1504]

Excellent video! Well done!

[@susanbrown2909]

Some lavish tombstones there...theses cemetery’s are great wildlife gardens..although the ivy should be kept under control ,but a great video Andy.

[@per-ake]

Hi Andy, another one you could add to the list is Norwood Cemetery with its catacombs in West Norwood, which is not too far from Nunhead.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks, I'm actually considering doing all of the London cemeterys after this :)

[@kevinbennett404]

Fantastic, respectful and informative , thankyou from a Peckham boy

[@marygoldsworthy9836]

My grandmother and great grandmother are buried in one grave in Nunhead cemetary. I never knew either of them and would love to see their grave. A lovely video full of atmosphere.

[@Trickster-pz4qw]

Thank you for this video, very much inspiring but extremely a lesson in past beliefs and meanings, I’m a great believer in “Every day, is a schooling day” thank you ❤️💙

[@karlp8484]

Beautiful theme and photography.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Karl

[@zombiesteele]

Beautiful 💚 my favorite video you have done.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Chloe :)

[@MessiahJesuSaviouroftheWorld]

Thanks Andy, nice one, you are hidden star,you have an affinity to 'the Way', the good news; stay on that path ! With prayers,

[@paulriggs42]

What an interesting place..... you made a great job of this location, more urbex to come ?

[@colinracheljustpootling7468]

A number of my relatives are buried here, sadly some are in the areas that can no longer be accessed. Fascinating look and terrific information. Thank you

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks for watching Colin.. im glad some people with attachment to the site have watched.. makes it worth while :)

[@colinracheljustpootling7468]

Kent Survival we plan to visit this year as we have been doing a lot of research on ancestry and other sites. Following your vlogs with interest

[@greggjudd8215]

Fascinating video. Very well done

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you Gregg

[@rhino5419]

Really interesting and done with respect. Good health and stay safe.

[@KentSurvival]

Thank you :)

[@creolelady182]

Fantastic video. I have learned something today

[@reneeallen3569]

Awesome! I love exploring old cemeteries!

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks :) I can't resist them

[@reneeallen3569]

Kent Survival you would love some of the ones where I live in Kentucky. One is at the very end of a street here in town. I always found it very creepy. The funny thing is there was a sign at the beginning of the road that said “Dead End”.

[@greybeardbushcraft80]

pretty kool place , thanks for sharing it .

[@KentSurvival]

And thanks for watching :)

[@woodlandparadise6002]

Really Nice Great narration Thanks for the video

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Jeff, much appreciated

[@lindakane7771]

Great video. Thanks. Must visit Recently experienced Highgate!

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks Linda.. Highgate I think is next on my list so expect a video haha

[@johntims2416]

Just came across this was expecting you to pitch a tent ..Good to see another side to you and very informative film well done Andy .

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks John :)

[@peterw2845]

awesome video andy , great work !!

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks very much Peter