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Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe (b / w photo)
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Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe (b / w photo)
3096604 Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23431434
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Bizarre Bone Bones Crypt Crypts Hythe Kent Macabre Ossuary Preserved Rows Skull Skulls Strange Unusual Monumument St Leonards Church Stone Church
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This print captures the eerie beauty of the crypt at St Leonards Church in Hythe. The image, taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, showcases a row of preserved skulls and bones that line the walls of this unusual ossuary. The postcard, dating back to the early 20th century, adds a historical touch to this macabre scene. The gothic architecture of the church provides a haunting backdrop for this strange display of human remains. Each skull and bone tells its own story, whispering secrets from centuries past. It is as if time stands still within these crypt walls. This photograph invites us to contemplate our mortality and reflect on the transience of life. It serves as a reminder that even in death, there is artistry to be found - an intricate arrangement of bones forming their own kind of monument. The skillful composition and lighting capture every detail with precision, emphasizing both the beauty and strangeness inherent in such a sight. This image is not just a photograph; it is an exploration into history, architecture, and humanity itself. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are transported into another world - one where bodies become works of art and crypts hold stories waiting to be discovered.
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