The Brompton Cemetery, which lies between London's Fulham and Old Brompton roads, means a variety of things to a variety of people. For some it holds dear memories and graves to be tended. For others it is an island of peace in the noise of London. For the curious it offers a fantastic range of monuments to mortality. 1955 Oblivious of the setting, an elderly lady puts her feet up on a bench and chats quietly with a friend. ©2006 TopFoto/Ken Russell