Over 250,000 people have been laid to rest at the General Cemetery of All Souls, Kensal Green, since 1833, through burials and cremations with remains interred in almost 65000 graves. In order to create the smartphone app the young people explored the lives and history of some of the figures buried at Kensal Green Cemetery. Using their archive and research training they investigated figures such as Joe Strummer, Harold Pinter and Wilkie Collins. Through this research they have created a series of short biographies that can be viewed on the 'Key Figures' drop down menu, which are also available in the Waking the Dead app. Below is a highlight of a few of the people featured in the app and blog.

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Joe Strummer 

The former lead singer of The Clash and punk-rock innovator Joe Strummer was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery. He had a huge influence on British culture, fusing the music of the African-Caribbean community (ska and reggae) with the rising rock movement, lending his talents to the Rock Against Racism movement. 

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Frank Crichlow

An unspoken hero of the Ladbroke Grove, Frank Crichlow fought tirelessly for the rights of the African-Caribbean community, while creating spaces for people to socialise and taste and hear the sounds of the Caribbean. Crichlow had many battles with the police and much of the studies around him look at the struggle. However, he was a creative figure and a renowned restauranteur. 

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Kate Meyrick 

Kate Meyrick is a central figure of the roaring twenties, doing much for the clubs in and around Soho and creating the buzz that gave London a world-wide reputation. In order to achieve her noteriety, she disregarded the law and faced down authorities. By the time of her death, Meyrick had been the prison five times. She was a dedicated mother, an enterprising businesswoman, a renegade and an inspiration to many at a time where women were still hampered by prejudice and patriarchy.