In Loving Memory An Appreciation of Edinburgh's Graveyards & Cemeteries by Lisa Sibbald
Edinburgh's graveyards are alive with history, wildlife and architecture. Some are beautiful, peaceful areas where you can escape the noise of the city, relax, and listen to birdsong. Take time to read some of the gravestones, and you can learn so much about the people that once lived in an area, their occupations, and their contributions to society. Look at the beauty of the engravings and ornaments, the towering angels and the tiny memorial stones, the mourning of lives lost too soon or the celebration of a peaceful end after a long life.
Richly illustrated with photographs and text by Lisa Sibbald, this book will help you understand the symbolism of gravestones, a brief history of Edinburgh's graveyards and cemeteries plus identification of many of the symbolic carvings used on gravestones from memento mori to present day. Also some stories behind the gravestones as well as giving an insight into the history of mourning and burial, and a look at some of the many interesting gravestones in Edinburgh's churchyards and cemeteries. It can only ever be an introduction to the subject but, hopefully by the time that you've read it, you'll want to get out and explore graveyards and see what more you can discover.
Richly illustrated with photographs and text by Lisa Sibbald, this book will help you understand the symbolism of gravestones, a brief history of Edinburgh's graveyards and cemeteries plus identification of many of the symbolic carvings used on gravestones from memento mori to present day. Also some stories behind the gravestones as well as giving an insight into the history of mourning and burial, and a look at some of the many interesting gravestones in Edinburgh's churchyards and cemeteries. It can only ever be an introduction to the subject but, hopefully by the time that you've read it, you'll want to get out and explore graveyards and see what more you can discover.
Book Format Softback/Paperback
Size A5
Pages 120 plus covers
Interior Illustrations Colour
This book is available now. Last remaining copies at a special clearance price of £5.95 (was originally £15.00) per book. + posts.
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Size A5
Pages 120 plus covers
Interior Illustrations Colour
This book is available now. Last remaining copies at a special clearance price of £5.95 (was originally £15.00) per book. + posts.
To order visit our Etsy Shop at
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1342562856/in-loving-memory-edinburghs-graveyards
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