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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · 10d

A broken wing, a halo and with one tiny perfect foot peeking out from under an elaborate stone gown while protected by a delicate cobweb are all that remains of an angel perched upon an tombstone.

⚰ York Cemetery. UK.

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · 11d

Are you intrigued about the history of your ancestors?

The Dead Sleuth is a registered company located in the City of York offering professional genealogical services for those looking to solve the riddles and absurdities of their own family history.

Curious much?

#DeadSleuth #StillSleuthing 🔍

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 23d

Spotted on a footpath at Higher Cemetery, Exeter the grave of Mary Cook who died on 29th May 1705. Also here Mary the daughter of John Hornbrooke who died 18th September 1706 & another daughter Elizabeth who died in 1712.

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Sep 4

A little early morning tombstone appreciation before I resume my desk and kettle duties for @yorkfhs.bsky.social

And, if you have ancestors to sleuth, you can find me at the RAYLOR CENTRE in YORK at YO10 3DW.

I vanish at 4pm.

⚰ Parish Church of St Denys. York. UK.

#StillSleuthing 🔍

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · Sep 2

If there was ever a gravestone appropriate to the industrial revolution this one from Batley Cemetery fit the bill perfectly. It is worth expanding the photograph to read the words. Image "My flanges all refuse to slide" Tim Green CC BY 2.0

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Sep 2

As summer shadows dance across verdant grass, iconic familiar old stones are bathed in a low evening sun.

⚰ The Cholera Burial Ground. York. UK.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #TeeAndTombstones #YorkyHistoryLass #FamilyHistorySleuth #GraveAndBeautiful #TombstoneTuesday #StillSleuthing 🔍

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Tee @teebylo.com · Aug 30

Up close and in admiration - a little tombstone delight for a Saturday afternoon.

The view from my world today.

🪦 St John The Baptist. Wakefield. UK.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #TeeAndTombstones #YorkyHistoryLass #TombstoneTourist #StillSleuthing 🔍 @ancestralenq.bsky.social

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Aug 14

Nestled in a bed of lush grass against a sky of cerulean blue - a restored grave of the palest stone celebrates the life of one SIDNEY REYNOLDS who drowned at sea at the age of 16 in the April of 1876.

⚰️ The Parish Churchyard of St Stephen. Parnell. Auckland. New Zealand.

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Aug 13

I. Is there a mystery within those gnarled branches and fallen leaves of your family tree?

Are you intrigued or perplexed about the history of your ancestors?

Felicitations curious reader - my name is Tee and I am your genealogist, and grave hunter here at The Dead Sleuth.

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Aug 7

Lichen topped and standing tall amid cotton clouds - a monument to recollect the life of one MARGARET DEWAR (1860-1939) and that of her family in Queenstown.

⚰ Queenstown Cemetery. New Zealand.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #YorkyHistoryLass #TeeAndTombstones #TombstoneThursday #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Jul 17

Thursday. A return to desk and kettle duty for @yorkfhs.bsky.social and time for sleuthing the forgotten all buried in ink within the pages of our lovely collection of parish registers.

You'll find me at the Raylor Centre in the heart of York at YO10 3DW.

I vanish at 4pm.

#StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Jul 17

"Left love behind many years ago. Now it rests under a cross in the cemetery in Tombstone." ~ Franco NERO.

Against a cerulean sky with slivers of summer cloud - an intricate cross atop a stone plinth stands within a quintessential churchyard.

⚰ Parish Churchyard of Selby. UK.

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Jul 8

As a grave hunter for hire and resident genealogist for 'The Dalesman, - it will be of NO surprise to discover that my JUNE column was devoted to my passion for tombstone tourism.

I should add that my wanderings among the dead can be read and enjoyed anywhere!

#TombstoneTuesday #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Jul 8

Within a peaceful churchyard, a mottled and worn gravestone adorned with beautiful script tells of the life of JOHN HOLMES of Acomb and his family.

John who died in February 1841, would later be reunited with his wife JANE in 1856.

⚰ Parish Churchyard of St Stephen. Acomb. UK.

#StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Jul 8

I LOVE graveyards!

If I'm not sleuthing for a missing ancestor, unearthing another life lost to history, or haunting the archives as @teebylo.bsky.social - I will probably be wandering among some tombstones somewhere!

See YOU on the other side?

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Jul 3

II. Edward Tennyson died at the Lime Tree House Asylum in Acomb and his monument inscribed with the words of 'Mercy Jesus Mercy' speaks of a plea for the perfect peace which had eluded him in life.

⚰ Parish Churchard of St Stephen. Acomb. Yorkshire. UK.

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · Jul 3

I. Within a picturesque churchyard near York and framed by long grass is the tomb of EDWARD TENNYSON (1813-1890)

Edward was the younger brother of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet laureate (1809-1892) and had been institutionalized since his teenage years.

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · Jun 28

An excellent day with @yorkfhs.bsky.social celebrating their 50th anniversary at Acomb Parish Hall, York & an enlightening tour of St. Stephen's Churchyard learning about some of the individuals interred there with @graveyardsquirrel.bsky.social 🪦

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · May 29

A garland of leaves and an inverted flame of everlasting light denotes the resting place of one Mary Horton (1728-1795) in a quiet churchyard of Acomb in York.

⚰ Parish Churchyard of St Stephen. Acomb. York. UK.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #TombstoneThursday #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · May 24

Parched grass and stories in stone against a milky blue sky.

Saturday morning. The view from my world.

When early for an appointment and the graveyard beckons - there's always time to wander among the tombstones awhile.

🪦 Parish Churchyard of St Stephen. Acomb. York. UK.

#StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · May 22

A mossy tombstone rich in symbolism of faith and eternity - the monument to one Mary Noble (1836-1903) within a tranquil churchyard in Acomb.

⚰ Parish Churchyard of St Stephen. Acomb. York. UK.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #TombstoneThursday #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · May 20

🪦 Lord Lieutenant of Stirlingshire, Freeman of Stirling and snonymous with Scouting in Scotland, the philanthropist, and injured war veteran was laid to rest at the age of 92 with members of his family.

⚰ The Necropolis. Glasgow. Scotland. UK.

#GraveyardSquirrel #TombstoneTuesday #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · May 20

🪦 Framed by garlands of ivy - the simple grave of Sir Ian Frederick Cheney Bolton Bt. K.B.E. (1889-1982) awaits the curious taphophile at The Necropolis in the City of Glasgow.

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · May 17

A old stone cross against a backdrop of coloured leaf.

The view from my world today.

🪦 The Parish Cemetery. Selby. North Yorkshire.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #YorkyHistoryLass #TeeAndTombstones #FamilyHistorySleuth #Genealogist #TombstoneTourist #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · May 10

Morning shadow, lush grass and the palest of stone.

The view from my world today @teebylo.bsky.social

🪦 Bunhills Field Cemetery. City Road. London. UK.

#GraveyardSquirrel #TeeAndTombstones #GraveAndBeautiful #StillSleuthing 🔍

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