Ancestors of Oxford

There are numerous notable people buried in the cemeteries of Oxford. The list includes the author J.R.R. Tolkein and the philosopher Sir Isaiah Berlin. For a more comprehensive list, please see below:

Notable People Buried in Oxford's Cemeteries (92kB PDF)

Other famous people buried in Oxford include:

Holywell Cemetery

• Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932), author of "The Wind in the Willows"
• Sir John Stainer, composer
• Walter Pater (1839-1894), critic, essayist and mentor of Oscar Wilde
• Theophilus Carter, whom Lewis Carroll is said to have based his character 'The Mad Hatter' in 'Alice in Wonderland' on

St John's Chapel

• William Laud, 17th Century Archbishop of Canterbury

Holy Trinity Churchyard, Headington

• CS Lewis, author

Genealogy and Family History

Visit the Family History section on the Oxfordshire County Council website for information on how to find out about your family history and local history in Oxford.

Page last reviewed 21 Mar 2011