The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead

Eleanor FARJEON

  • Born: 1881
  • Died: 1965
  • Grave/memorial: H104

Author and poet, writer of children’s books and, with her brother Herbert, of musical plays and revues. Her poetry included Morning has broken, now a popular hymn. She was born at 13 Adelaide Road and died at 20 Perrins Walk.

Reference: Buried in Hampstead, Camden History Society 1986
Additional research by the 2012 project team