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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS)

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In collaboration with Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, the Friends maintain this Grade II listed, significant cemetery; the final resting place of some 20,000 individuals. Location: Halifax, England. https://www.listerlanecemetery.co.uk

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 14h

Remembering a few buried in unmarked public graves, who died on this day in:

Sarah Ann Collins, died 1869, aged 7 weeks
Agnes Blackburn, died 1870, aged 14 months
Lilly Akroyd, died 1870, aged 2 years
James Corrigan, died 1874, aged 15 months

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 14h

Remembering a few buried in unmarked public graves, who died on this day in:

Edward MacClea, died 1845, aged 36 years, tailor
Mary Ann Moor, died 1857, aged 11 days
Frederick Mitchell Sykes, died 1862, aged 8 months
Elizabeth Boyle, died 1868, aged 7 years
Joseph Aitken, died 1868, aged 5 years

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Gardens Of The Silent @gardensofthesilent.bsky.social · 19h

A small stone cross, brightly lit by the sun, rises above the foreground stones and a blurred wall of evergreen foliage.

Rowland Flat Cemetery, South Australia.

© All Rights Reserved - Gardens of the Silent.

#cemetery #cemeteries #grave #graveyard #gardensofthesilent #southaustralia #photography

A color photograph featuring a shallow depth of field shot focused on the top of a stone monument.

A small, weathered cross sits atop an angular, light colored stone base, which appears to have a carving of a small angel or cherub face on its front.

The cross is brightly lit by sunlight. The foreground is blurred out of focus, showing the smooth, rounded top of another large monument.

The background is a solid wall of blurred, dense dark green foliage (likely cypress or pine trees).

The image has a watermark reading "GARDENS OF THE SILENT" in the bottom right corner.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 18h

Good morning.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 18h

#31DaysOfGraves Day 12: Notable woman
The final resting place of Emmeline Pankhurst, who died 14th June 1928. Brompton Cemetery, London.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 18h

Thank you and you too.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 18h

Good day all.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 1d

#31DaysOfGraves Day 11: Military
John Hebden, died 26th Dec 1852, aged 73. He served in the 1st batt. of the 8th (King's) Regiment of Foot & as Lieut. & Adjutant with the Canadian Voltigeurs.
'The gallant officer had seen considerable service in Europe, the West Indies and British North America.'

The image shows a close up of the base of a grave monument with an inscription commemorating the death of John Hebden. It reads "In memory of Lieut & Adjutant John Hebden, of the late Canadian Regt of Voltigeurs, formerly of the 8th King's Foot. The gallant officer had seen considerable service in Europe, the West Indies and British North America. He departed this life December 26th 1852, aged 73 years."

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Saturday.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you and you too.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you and you too.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 1d

Good day all.

The image shows several headstones surrounding a rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) tree covered with clusters of orange-red berries.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 1d

The grave was opened again after Ellen for another interment. May be they could not afford to have the others added to the headstone.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for the tip for setting a reminder.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 2d

Remembering Fred, son of John and Ellen Rothera, who died #OTD 1866, aged 17. The burial entry gives his occupation as a dyer. Fred was buried with John, former innkeeper at the Lamb Inn, Halifax, who died 1855, aged 29. Ellen, died 1869, aged 42 is also interred but not commemorated on the stone.

Headstone marking the gravesite of Fred Rothera, who died 10th October 1866, aged 17. Other burials include his father John, a former innkeeper at the Lamb Inn, Halifax who died in 1855, aged 29. Fred's mother Ellen, who died in 1869, aged 42 was also interred, but she was not commemorated on the headstone.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. Yes, the use of ALT test in posts is something I need to be more mindful of.

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 3d

Iconic is a word that is definitely overused but in the case of the Piece Hall in Halifax that is not the case. Built in 1775-9, it is a rare surviving example of a large-scale, purpose-built cloth hall. Historic England has praised its architectural and historical interest

The Piece Hall Halifax was built in 1775-9, it is a rare surviving example of a large-scale, purpose-built cloth hall. Historic England has praised its architectural and historical interest

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 2d

#31DaysOfGraves Day 10: Urn
Urns aplenty at Lister Lane Cemetery.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 2d

Good day all.
More of the fly agaric 🍄 from last week.
Happy #FungiFriday

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 3d

Remembering John Pritchard & Christopher Willocks, who died #OTD 1879. They were 2 of 6 killed as a result of a boiler explosion at the West Croft site,Halifax of Balme & Pritchard, dyers & stuff finishers. John established the business with James Balme in 1854. No image of Christopher's headstone.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, thank you. Hope you are having a good one too.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 3d

#31DaysOfGraves Day 9: Hand
Gravestone showing hand with finger pointing upwards and commmemorating a 'Dear mother' Mary Ann Greenwood, who died 9th June 1892, aged 44.

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Gardens Of The Silent @gardensofthesilent.bsky.social · 4d

Silent Sentinels: The Weathered Histories of Norton Summit Cemetery, South Australia.

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#cemetery #cemeteries #grave #graves #gravestone #graveyard #taphophile #gardensofthesilent #southaustralia #photography #cemeteryphotography #cemeterylovers

A close up photograph of two prominent, weathered marble gravestones in a cemetery.

The foreground headstone, leaning slightly, is a rounded top marker dedicated to "Mary Rebecca" (died December 31, 1891) and "John" (died September 23, 1902), stating he was "A Colonist of 51 Years."

The stone is etched with a floral/wreath design near the top. Behind it, a taller, Gothic-arched white marble headstone is partially visible.

The stones sit on gravel beds surrounded by a low railing, with a white structure and tall, dark trees in the background, out of focus.

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you and you too.

Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 3d

Good day all.

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