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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Day 7: Angels #31daysofgraves A variety of Scottish angels in all their glory.....

#death #symbolism #cemetery #graveyards #cemeteries #burialground #archaeology #deathhistory

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · 2d

As the first full week of the 'spooky season' commences, it is always a good idea to listen to the stones......💀🪦

#mementomori #death #cemetery #graveyard #burialground #buryingthedead #mortalitysymbolism #symbolsofmortality #skull #skullandcrossbones

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · 3d

A plethora of peace doves flitting about Orkney....Day 5 #31daysofgraves

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · 6d

With my publisher moving the paperback release of Burying the Dead, to Halloween, (Yay!), I am now returning from a much-needed break away from it all. Thus, apologies if I have not answered any queries. Lots of exciting stuff to come. Watch this space!
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 3

Errrrrr......yes please! Donations to the 'I do really need this' fund gratefully received. 😁💀☠️

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14678015...

#skullandcrossbones #skulls #mementomori #death #eighteenthcentury #archaeology #deathhistory #dark

Ultra Rare 18th Century Memento Mori Wax Seal Skull & Crossbones Boxed Set | eBay UK

Our Georgian ancestors were particularly mindful of this. In good antique condition; this very special item has been well looked after.

www.ebay.co.uk

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 2

From horse burials to bed burials, from the great cemeteries at Uppsala, Sweden (Fig 1) to the remarkable boat burial of Oseberg, Norway (Fig. 2), Burying the Dead explores the many ways our ancestors interred their dead. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #death #burial #cemetery #graveyard

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's the 1st September, which means the official countdown to the paperback release of Burying the Dead commences. As such, I will be regularly posting a series of death related goodies. Please do forgive my indulgence, as Covid affected the initial release.

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...

Burying the Dead

Deep in the heart of North Yorkshire, at a place called Walkington Wold, there lies a rather unusual burial ground, an Anglo-Saxon execution cemetery. Twelve…

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 20

Would it be deemed improper to utilise parts of a Victorian cemetery collection as plant pot decorations? Asking for a friend.....

#cemetery #Victorian #grave #iron #gardening #history #grave #victoriancemetery

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 18

Well that's the second book cover blurb plus images sent to the publisher. As a sneaky peak, I give you the splendid mausoleum of Sir Richard Burton, to be found in St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, Mortlake, Surrey.
#mementomori #grave #mausoleum #death #burial

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 13

Delighted to announce that Burying the Dead will be released in a paperback version this coming September. Yay! 😃

Pre-orders are now available via the Pen and Sword website, or why not treat yourself to the hardback version. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 11

So much has already been plundered, I am surprised that anything is left....

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Special legal protection announced for Orkney shipwreck sites

The 52-strong German High Seas fleet was deliberately sunk by its crews in 1919 when its commander thought peace talks had failed.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 9

Having only just returned to social media, plus having my Gmail account restored, I feel fortunate to have been informed/reminded, just in time, of the excellent ISSE conference happening this weekend.

Not too late to book yourself a place folks.....

www.issegyptomania.com/events

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 9

Many thanks. Much appreciated 😁💀

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 7

Delighted to say that Boneyards of Steel manuscript is now in the hands of my publisher. After a few hiccups, I made July's deadline by a full 37 minutes! Legs hurt, arms ache and my wrists are suffering the effects of 4 months of continual typing but hey ho, now moving on to contracted book No.2...

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 6

Back in a couple of days ❤️

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Apr 17

so will be quiet once more. But I will get around to answering messages over the next few days.....

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Apr 17

Hello all. Apologies for going quiet. When one should have been capitalising on the triumph of the Symbols of Mortality exhibition, unfortunately I was forced to return to the Mainland for urgent hydrotherapy treatment on the spine and legs. Back home now, and busy writing Boneyards of Steel.....

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · Mar 14

BIG BOOK NEWS!

I have been able to secure limited release of the special hardback copy of my new book HALLOWED GROUND in advance of the paperback release in May for 8 weeks ONLY.

Dust jacketed with gold embossed black cover under

Order now from www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p188/H... until May

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Sarah Chavez @sarahcalavera.bsky.social · Mar 14

For Pi Day here’s a bit about the history of funeral pie, served at funeral meals among Old Order Mennonite and Amish communities
whatscookingamerica.net/history/pieh...

📷: @thepieous

Photograph of a pie with ornate crust work? Crust art? Yes, this is art, featuring crust formed into fancy filigrees, with skulls. To be clear this is not an example of a funeral pie as mentioned in the post, but I WOULD love to have this served at my funeral, so…

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Mar 12

A little more information regarding one of the Symbols of Mortality exhibits, expertly researched by the simply wonderful @storytellerfran.bsky.social

#grave #funeral #cemetery #orkney #stmagnus #victorian #mourning

Arthur William Sartin - Orkney Museums

According to his service record, Arthur William Sartin was born on 4 August 1877, in Preston, Weymouth, Dorset. However, that date doesn’t tally with birth

www.orkneymuseums.co.uk

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Mar 11

Online only :)

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Mar 11

Now on offer at Pen and Sword. So far, one of my favourite books to research and write......

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Life-of-...

The Life of a Medical Officer in WWI

The Life of a Medical Officer in WW1 documents the experiences of Captain Harry Gordon Parker and provides a rare insight into the conflict that…

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Mar 9

And how are you spending your supposed relaxing Sunday morning Lorraine? Oh, you know, re-visiting the Ministry of Defence guidelines on excavating aircraft - as one does 😆

#archaeology #aviation #aircraft #WW2 #militaryaviation #history

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Rebecca Lambert (She/Her) ♾️🐭🍉 @ladyliminal.bsky.social · Mar 8

Just a reminder…
#InternationalWomensDay

Princess Leia from Star Wars. Wearing a white dress, with her hair in side buns, holding a blaster.
Written across her is: A woman’s place is in the resistance

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Lorraine Evans @thedeathhistorian.bsky.social · Mar 7

Are there any military aviation/Second World War historians that could possibly assist with a query?

#military #RAF #SecondWorldWar #aviation

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