Rest in Peace

I could have been called a "Taphophile" ( and who would have told me - that I was not) I who travelled around cemeteries, exploring  for pleasure - for research - for gathering scandal against the dead. Recording names - dates - occociation to those dead and those still living.   A drawing - a photograph.  I was not motivated by morbid, ghoulish or supernatural interests - but - for the appreciation of our ancestors knowledge and histories - and yes for the art of the grave ...

For those interest - here is a selection (c2010 + of those located) before I to - become plot number ...

Hillsborough (Auckland)                                              Robert: d 27 / 11 / 1969

                                                                                           Janet: d 10 / 10 / 1940

Purewa cemetery (Auckland)

Sydney 1885 - 1966

Lilian E. 1895 - 1963                                                               Ethel M. d1967    -    Gwendoline M. d1997

                                                                                                  Joy: d1997          -      Gladys T. d2005

Waikumete cemetery (west Auckland)

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