Tag: Skull
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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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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