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Churchyard Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Serenity of Churchyards

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Italians working abroad: the Sousa funerary monument, by V. Luisi in Lima, Peru

Italians working abroad: the Sousa funerary monument, by V. Luisi in Lima, Peru
3569842 Italians working abroad: the Sousa funerary monument, by V. Luisi in Lima, Peru by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Lima, Peru 1930-1940 ca)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: The Margam Abbey Church at Port Talbot in Wales

The Margam Abbey Church at Port Talbot in Wales
3562769 The Margam Abbey Church at Port Talbot in Wales; (add.info.: Wales, Port Talbot, Great Britain 1925-12/10/1928 Date of Artwork: 1147-1188 Photographer: J.V.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910

Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4979372 Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageChurchyard Collection: United States, Massachusetts: Death Head on the tombstone in King's Chapel Burying Ground

United States, Massachusetts: Death Head on the tombstone in King's Chapel Burying Ground Cemetery, Boston
NWI4966332 United States, Massachusetts: Death Head on the tombstone in King's Chapel Burying Ground Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts; (add.info.: United States)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Bernieri

Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Bernieri after John Webber
FLO4624612 Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Bernieri after John Webber from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi

Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Interior of a long house or mana in the heiau (morai)
FLO4624572 Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii, Atooi. Interior of a long house or mana in the heiau (morai) at Waimea with carved representations of the gods

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Album with photos of Britain: the table with the church in Southwold Suffolk

Album with photos of Britain: the table with the church in Southwold Suffolk
3561938 Album with photos of Britain: the table with the church in Southwold Suffolk by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageChurchyard Collection: The Church of St. Bartholomew the Great in London

The Church of St. Bartholomew the Great in London
3561556 The Church of St. Bartholomew the Great in London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_4_15: After the attack - William II

Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_4_15: After the attack - William II
ICA4845044 Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_4_15: After the attack - William II: " I believe we have progressed in depth" - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Tombs, discoidales of a traditional Basque cemtiere - Chapelle Saint Cyprien (12th century)

Tombs, discoidales of a traditional Basque cemtiere - Chapelle Saint Cyprien (12th century)
JEB4940507 Tombs, discoidales of a traditional Basque cemtiere - Chapelle Saint Cyprien (12th century) in Ascombeguy (Pyrenees Atlantiques, Aquitaine); (add.info.: Tombs)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: American Civil War (1861-1865): Couple from the southern United States with a black servant

American Civil War (1861-1865): Couple from the southern United States with a black servant gathering on the grave of
NWI4830079 American Civil War (1861-1865): Couple from the southern United States with a black servant gathering on the grave of their son, soldier who died in battle, 1860s

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Morai or cemetery with carved wooden idols on the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands

Morai or cemetery with carved wooden idols on the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, circa 1800
FLO4576954 Morai or cemetery with carved wooden idols on the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, circa 1800

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220634 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja

Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480453 Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja. The tomb was discovered in a cemetery in West Thebes, overlooking the valley of Deir el-Medina)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Egyptian God Osiris from the sarcophagus of the lady Madja

Egyptian God Osiris from the sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480452 Egyptian God Osiris from the sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian God Osiris from the sarcophagus of the lady Madja)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Three sisters grieving, 1850

Three sisters grieving, 1850
3478369 Three sisters grieving, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting three sisters grieving the loss of their sister by her unmarked grave. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageChurchyard Collection: A Lynch Gate, 1850

A Lynch Gate, 1850
3478357 A Lynch Gate, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lynch gate, a covered gateway found at the entrance to a traditional English churchyard)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: The Campo Santo, 1860

The Campo Santo, 1860
1577536 The Campo Santo, 1860; (add.info.: The Campo Santo or Cemetery, Pisa.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageChurchyard Collection: North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue

North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue, built in the architectural style fashionable at
537303 North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue, built in the architectural style fashionable at this time

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Grave of writer Anne Bronte, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. 19th century (photo)

Grave of writer Anne Bronte, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. 19th century (photo)
547126 Grave of writer Anne Bronte, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. 19th century (photo); Omniphoto/UIG

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Graveyard, Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. 18th century (photo)

Graveyard, Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. 18th century (photo)
546754 Graveyard, Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. 18th century (photo); Omniphoto/UIG

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Architecture: tomb of the capitals. 4th century BC. Cerveteri. Necropolis of Banditaccia. Italy

Architecture: tomb of the capitals. 4th century BC. Cerveteri. Necropolis of Banditaccia. Italy
AIS5387630 Architecture: tomb of the capitals. 4th century BC. Cerveteri. Necropolis of Banditaccia. Italy; © Iberfoto

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Fragment of London Wall with battlements built in 1477 during the reign of King Edward IV as it

Fragment of London Wall with battlements built in 1477 during the reign of King Edward IV as it stood in the churchyard
FLO5000584 Fragment of London Wall with battlements built in 1477 during the reign of King Edward IV as it stood in the churchyard of St. Giles Cripplegate, 1793

Background imageChurchyard Collection: A Battle in a Cemetery - Cover of 'The Eye of the Police', 1912 (engraving)

A Battle in a Cemetery - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950310 A Battle in a Cemetery - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Tomb of Paul Revere (1734-1818), Old Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts

Tomb of Paul Revere (1734-1818), Old Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts
NWI4943469 Tomb of Paul Revere (1734-1818), Old Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts; (add.info.: Tomb of Paul Revere (1734-1818), Old Granary Burying Ground, Boston

Background imageChurchyard Collection: United States, Massachusetts: Death Head on the tombstone in King's Chapel Burying Ground

United States, Massachusetts: Death Head on the tombstone in King's Chapel Burying Ground Cemetery, Boston
NWI4966327 United States, Massachusetts: Death Head on the tombstone in King's Chapel Burying Ground Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts; (add.info.: United States)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910

Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4979387 Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Kyoto - Cemetery in Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Indian Wars: Steles of the graves of Custer National Cemetery (Montana)

Indian Wars: Steles of the graves of Custer National Cemetery (Montana), where the soldiers of the 7th cavalry of
NWI4838636 Indian Wars: Steles of the graves of Custer National Cemetery (Montana), where the soldiers of the 7th cavalry of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: St. Mary's Church in Lutterworth, surrounded by its cemetery (England), circa 1800

St. Mary's Church in Lutterworth, surrounded by its cemetery (England), circa 1800
NWI4959151 St. Mary's Church in Lutterworth, surrounded by its cemetery (England), circa 1800. Coloured engraving, 19th century, based on an illustration by John Wycliff.; (add.info.: St)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: The Tomb of Charles Augustin Sainte Beuve (Sainte-Beuve, 1804-1869)

The Tomb of Charles Augustin Sainte Beuve (Sainte-Beuve, 1804-1869). Sculpture by Jose de Charmoy (1879-1919)
JEB4961329 The Tomb of Charles Augustin Sainte Beuve (Sainte-Beuve, 1804-1869). Sculpture by Jose de Charmoy (1879-1919). Montparnasse Cemetery

Background imageChurchyard Collection: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Crepon: Parish Church Saint-Medard

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Crepon: Parish Church Saint-Medard and Saint Gildard de Crepon, 1880
LUX4707091 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Crepon: Parish Church Saint-Medard and Saint Gildard de Crepon, 1880; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Turkish cemetery. Engraving by Frankel. In ' Memories of Constantinople', 19th century

Turkish cemetery. Engraving by Frankel. In " Memories of Constantinople", 19th century. Private collection
JEB4833785 Turkish cemetery. Engraving by Frankel. In " Memories of Constantinople", 19th century. Private collection; (add.info.: Turkish cemetery. Engraving by Frankel)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Egypt: Cook cruise on the Nile, tourists climb a cliff bordering the Valley of the Kings, 1900

Egypt: Cook cruise on the Nile, tourists climb a cliff bordering the Valley of the Kings, 1900
LUX4778321 Egypt: Cook cruise on the Nile, tourists climb a cliff bordering the Valley of the Kings, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cook cruise on the Nile)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Algeria, Algiers: Cemetery of Bellecour, two young girls veiled in the middle of the tombs, 1900

Algeria, Algiers: Cemetery of Bellecour, two young girls veiled in the middle of the tombs, 1900
LUX4766686 Algeria, Algiers: Cemetery of Bellecour, two young girls veiled in the middle of the tombs, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: Cemetery of Bellecour)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Greece, Chania, Crete: Muslim cemetery, 1908

Greece, Chania, Crete: Muslim cemetery, 1908
LUX4764900 Greece, Chania, Crete: Muslim cemetery, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete: Muslim cemetery, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageChurchyard Collection: France: the cemetery: a woman in black next to a white tomb of a child 4 years with a mortuary crown

France: the cemetery: a woman in black next to a white tomb of a child 4 years with a mortuary crown
LUX4761038 France: the cemetery: a woman in black next to a white tomb of a child 4 years with a mortuary crown, 1901 - Arnold Abel; (add.info.: France: the cemetery)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: First World War: France, A Red Cross ambulance dog is collected on the tomb of his master

First World War: France, A Red Cross ambulance dog is collected on the tomb of his master ambulance called
LUX4737527 First World War: France, A Red Cross ambulance dog is collected on the tomb of his master ambulance called: the tomb of the comrade

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja

Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480450 Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja. The tomb was discovered in a cemetery in West Thebes, overlooking the valley of Deir el-Medina)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: A Lynch Gate, 1850

A Lynch Gate, 1850
3478358 A Lynch Gate, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lynch gate, a covered gateway found at the entrance to a traditional English churchyard)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Illustration of Riou for Alexandre Dumas's novel 'The leader of wolves': Thibault

Illustration of Riou for Alexandre Dumas's novel "The leader of wolves": Thibault
PCT4294507 Illustration of Riou for Alexandre Dumas's novel "The leader of wolves": Thibault, transforms into a werewolf (werewolf) is chased in a cemetery

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Stones in a Jewish cemetery in Prague

Stones in a Jewish cemetery in Prague
3572254 Stones in a Jewish cemetery in Prague by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Prague, Jewish cemetery, Czech Republic 1875 ca)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: A Bird's-eye View of the US Soldiers and Sailors Home, near Dayton (engraving)

A Bird's-eye View of the US Soldiers and Sailors Home, near Dayton (engraving)
8637262 A Bird's-eye View of the US Soldiers and Sailors Home, near Dayton (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: The Cemetery (b/w photo)

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: The Cemetery (b/w photo)
8649283 Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: The Cemetery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cemetery)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant

Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in
533556 Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in churchyard

Background imageChurchyard Collection: A bloody sea, that's bolshevism, 1919 (poster)

A bloody sea, that's bolshevism, 1919 (poster)
2069714 A bloody sea, that's bolshevism, 1919 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Germany. A bloody sea. that's bolshevism)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Lindsey House and Moravian burial ground, Chelsea, London (b/w photo)

Lindsey House and Moravian burial ground, Chelsea, London (b/w photo)
8626976 Lindsey House and Moravian burial ground, Chelsea, London (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lindsey House and Moravian burial ground, Chelsea)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Gatehouse and Mortuary to Cemetery at Tavistock (litho)

Gatehouse and Mortuary to Cemetery at Tavistock (litho)
8667803 Gatehouse and Mortuary to Cemetery at Tavistock (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gatehouse and Mortuary to Cemetery at Tavistock)

Background imageChurchyard Collection: Grave of English writer Richard Jefferies, Broadwater Cemetery, Worthing, Sussex (b/w photo)

Grave of English writer Richard Jefferies, Broadwater Cemetery, Worthing, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676065 Grave of English writer Richard Jefferies, Broadwater Cemetery, Worthing, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer




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"Exploring the Serenity of Churchyards: From Bradford Cathedral to Belfast's Newtownbreda Churchyard" Discover the tranquil beauty and rich history that lies within churchyards across various locations. Starting with Bradford Cathedral in West Yorkshire, immerse yourself in its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings. Traveling further, gaze upon a breathtaking view of Belfast from Newtownbreda Churchyard, where the cityscape unfolds before your eyes. The Mountain Church in Larrau captivates with its oil on canvas depiction, transporting you to a serene place amidst nature. Delve into Chichester Cathedral's grandeur as you marvel at its intricate details and spiritual significance. Step back in time with John Dee and Edward Kelly summoning the Dead, an intriguing glimpse into the world of magic through art. St Peter ad Vincula Church in Wisborough Green invites reflection as you wander among ancient tombstones that hold stories untold. Witness a captivating moment frozen in time through an evocative black-and-white photograph capturing Indian NCOs of the Guides cavalry from 1879. The charming Church of St Mary in Chigwell, Essex takes us back to 1799 when it was built—a testament to enduring faith throughout centuries. Pay homage to Rob Roy's grave at Balquhidder Parish Church in Stirling, Scotland—an iconic resting place for this legendary figure. Immerse yourself further into history by exploring Orpington through artist John Inigo Richards' eyes—his 1768 artwork captures both architectural beauty and cultural heritage. Finally, find solace amidst coastal beauty at St Mary's Church in Eastbourne, Sussex—a haven for contemplation by the sea. Journey overseas to Burrishoole Abbey near Newport County Mayo; let Ireland enchant you with its mystical allure as this abbey stands proud against Connacht's landscape, and are not mere burial grounds but windows into our past—each one holding tales of faith, resilience, and remembrance.