Interred Collection

Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey
A Nameless Grave in Britains Valhalla - symbol of the supreme sacrifice of the Empires Manhood. People paying their respects at the grave of the unknown soldier, interred on Armistice Day

The burial of Thomas Hardys heart among his own people: the vicar of Stinsford in Dorset ( Mellstock of Under the Greenwood Tree ) bearing the casket containing it

Embossed Victorian mourning card, James Woodhead
Embossed Victorian mourning card, with a woman and a girl grieving at a tomb in a cemetery. In Memory of James Woodhead, who departed this life January 14th, 1855, aged 80 years

Stone tombs in Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire
Ornate stone tombs and headstones in the Victorian Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. In the background are the neighbouring terraced houses Date: 1988

Victorian mourning card, Edgar George Pottle
Victorian mourning card, In Loving Remembrance of Edgar George Pottle, MRCS LRCP, who died April 9th, 1880, aged 40, interred in the family grave, at Highgate Cemetery

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Westminster Abbey
The Unknown Warrior's grave in Westminster Abbey, London. Decorated with wreaths and tributes and also the American Congressional Medal

Cleopatras Needle and the Alexandrian Column known by the name of Pompeys Pillar (engraving)
607823 Cleopatras Needle and the Alexandrian Column known by the name of Pompeys Pillar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shakespeare Anniversary Celebration (engraving)
1059589 The Shakespeare Anniversary Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shakespeare Anniversary Celebration)

The Andersonville burial-grounds where were interred 14, 000 Union prisoners, May 1865 (engraving)
959591 The Andersonville burial-grounds where were interred 14, 000 Union prisoners, May 1865 (engraving) by American School

An elegey on the death of Mrs Mayhew, wife of Mr Isaac Mayhew (engraving)
584899 An elegey on the death of Mrs Mayhew, wife of Mr Isaac Mayhew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An elegey on the death of Mrs Mayhew)

The Royal Vault at Windsor where the Body of the Duchess of Teck was interred (b / w photo)
1042632 The Royal Vault at Windsor where the Body of the Duchess of Teck was interred (b/w photo) by English photographer

Kirkcudbright graveyard in winter light
The headstones of Kirkcudbright graveyard in winter light, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Date: 2009

Woman in red coat in Kirkcudbright snowy graveyard
Woman in red coat walks through the snow among the gravestones in Kirkcudbright graveyard, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland Date: 1986

Stone tomb in Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire
Ornate stone tomb in the Victorian Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire, England Date: 1988

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The Shakespeare Anniversary Celebration: Stratford Church, where Shakespeares Remains are Interred

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"Interred: A Journey through Time and Remembrance" Step into the solemn halls of Westminster Abbey, where the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior stands as a symbol of sacrifice and honor. Here lies an anonymous soldier, representing all those who gave their lives for their country. In another corner of this sacred place, we find ourselves at the burial site of Thomas Hardy's heart. The renowned writer's final wish was to be laid to rest in his beloved Dorset, but his heart found its eternal resting place here among literary giants. As we venture beyond these hallowed walls, our gaze falls upon Maria Robinson's memorial plaque aboard RMS Titanic. A poignant reminder of the tragic fate that befell so many souls on that ill-fated voyage. Delving further into history, we encounter a Victorian mourning card belonging to Edgar George Pottle. This delicate artifact speaks volumes about the elaborate rituals surrounding death during that era. Traveling northwards to Undercliffe Cemetery in Bradford, Yorkshire, stone tombs rise like silent sentinels against time's relentless march. Each one tells a unique story etched in stone – tales of love and loss forever interred within these grounds. Turning our attention towards remembrances from afar, an embossed Victorian mourning card belonging to James Woodhead captures our imagination. Its intricate design reflects a bygone era when grief was expressed with elegance and artistry. Across continents and centuries past, Cleopatra's Needle stands tall beside Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria – remnants from ancient times interred within modern landscapes. The Shakespeare Anniversary Celebration engraving transports us back to Elizabethan England when crowds gathered to celebrate the enduring legacy left behind by literature's greatest playwright. Yet not all memorials are joyous occasions; May 1865 witnessed Andersonville burial-grounds becoming final resting places for 14, 000 Union prisoners - reminders of a dark chapter in American history eternally engraved upon our collective conscience.