Category: Travels
The Legend of George and Kitty Smith
George and Kitty Smith of Billinge in Merseyside most certainly still speak to us from their spectacular grave found in St Aidan’s churchyard. With this being such a grand example of Memento Mori, I began my quest to find out more about the Smiths. My research didn’t disappoint me as I began reading about the… Read more
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Cemetery Death Heads
Cemetery death heads, is my look at the changing fashion of a skull and crossbones in funeral art. Therefore, if you wonder why someone would like a skull and crossbones on their headstone, then look no further. But first, let us begin with the classic skull and crossbones that most of us are familiar with.… Read more
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The Tree of Souls is Calling
The Tree of Souls draws me in every time I visit Heysham. Also, it stands tall at the edge of a graveyard and silently calls out to me. I often wonder why. Equally important, my latest meditation has unexpectedly provided me with the answer, which leaves me in complete awe. The tree of souls draws… Read more
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Shadows of Heysham
Shadows of Heysham is a series of photographs that allows me to explore my mental health, and my battle with anxiety. Anxiety is affecting my photography Lately, my struggles with anxiety is affecting my passion and motivation for creating Gothic horror photography. Unfortunately, I was allowing my work as a Health and Safety, Compliance manager… Read more
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The Beautiful Ruins of Moreton Corbet
Moreton Corbet Castle in Shropshire is a beautiful mansion in ruins, which is well worth photographing. Although, not creepy, I could definitely feel ghostly echoes of a romance here. Of course, I may be highly suggestible due to my love of Wuthering Heights. In addition, it is not hard to imagine what this place would… Read more
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A creepy graveyard in Burwell
A creepy graveyard will not only look abandoned, it will also have a weird atmosphere making one feel uneasy. Of course, this is my definition of a creepy graveyard. However, I found one on an old hillside in Burwell, Lincolnshire. First and foremost, St Michael’s Church, which dates from the early 12th century is well… Read more
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