[1] It lies south-east of the city centre and is bisected by the West Coast main railway line between Coventry and Rugby, which pre-dates the cemetery and runs roughly west–east through it.

[3] The first superintendent, Paxton protege Richard Ashwell, and his successors continued the programme of planting.

[citation needed] A 'Friends of London Road Cemetery' group publish newsletters, organise guided tours, and hold litter clean-up events.

They were Grade II* listed as a group on 24 June 1974[5] and include:[2] The non-conformist chapel is an ashlar classical temple with two storeys and a basement, supported by piers on the corners.

[8] Contrary to an urban myth, there is no record of the Scottish stage and film actress Mary Ure (1933–1975) being buried there.