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Tilting grave stone DP218854
St John the Baptists Church, Elmore, Stroud, Gloucestershire. Detail of a tilting gravestone in the churchyard, showing moss and lichen growth on a carved relief of a cherubs head. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 23749322
Filename: DP218854.jpg
Size: 8256 x 5504 (9.2MB)
Date: 9th September 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive, Ste
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Staff Photographer
Decay Stone Churchyard Gravestone Lichen Mossy
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This print by Steven Baker transports us to the serene churchyard of St John the Baptists Church in Elmore, Stroud, Gloucestershire. The image focuses on a tilting gravestone, DP218854, which stands as a poignant testament to the passage of time and the inevitable decay that accompanies it. The intricate carving on this weathered grave stone is truly remarkable. A detailed relief of a cherub's head emerges from its mossy surface, showcasing the skill and artistry of its creator. As nature takes its course, vibrant green moss and delicate lichen have gracefully adorned this memorial, adding an ethereal touch to an already evocative scene. In this photograph, we are invited to contemplate both life and death; beauty found within decay. The juxtaposition between the delicately carved cherub's head and the encroaching signs of age reminds us of our own mortality while highlighting the enduring power of art. Steven Baker's keen eye captures not only a moment frozen in time but also invites viewers to reflect upon history itself. This image serves as a reminder that even in stillness and silence lies profound stories waiting to be discovered within every corner of our heritage sites. Through his lens, Baker has immortalized this tilting gravestone with all its imperfections intact – preserving for generations yet unborn both its melancholic charm and timeless allure.
