Church Yard Collection (page 4)

St Marys Church, Hawridge, Buckinghamshire
Sketch of St Marys Church, Hawridge, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. The church dates back to the 13th century. 1859

The Old Curiosity Shop, Kit darts off
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Royal wedding 1863 - procession entering St Pauls Churchyar
The reception of Princess Alexandra of Denmark(Princess of Wales)(1844-1925)in London on the occasion of her marriage to Edward Prince of Wales(later Edward VII)(1841-1910)

Wales / Montgomery
An impression of the town of Montgomery, Montgomeryshire, Wales, viewed from the churchyard, with the clock on the turret of the Guildhall rising above the rooftops. Date: 1960s

Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
The church and free school at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire Date: 1815

Castle Combe Churchyard
Part of the large churchyard of St. Andrews Church, Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England, founded in the 13th century but largely rebuilt in the 19th century. Date: late 1960s

Ripley Weeping Cross
The very rare medieval Weeping Cross in the churchyard at Ripley, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. The four pair of niches round the base are for kneeling penitents! Date: 1950s

Harpford Village Cross
The old stone cross in the churchyard at Harpford, Devon, England, It was restored in 1813 as a memorial the Reverend Augustus Toplady, composer of Rock of Ages. Date: Medieval

Eydon Village Cross
The old churchyard cross at Eydon, Northamptonshire, England. Date: Medieval

Churchyard Stile
The typical wooden stile of a churchyard in Chingford, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Scraptoft Market Cross
The old Market Cross, now in the churchyard, at Scraptoft, Leicestershire, England. Date: Medieval

Rudston Monolith, a 25 foot high standing stone, in Rudston churchyard, Yorkshire, England, the highest of its kind in Britain. Date: BC

Charlwood Water Pump
The old water pump built into the churchyard wall at Charlwood, Surrey, England. Date: 1930s

Memorial to Ruskin - Coniston, Cumbria
Memorial to John Ruskin - St Andrews Churchyard, Coniston, Cumbria. The large carved cross was made from green slate from the local quarry at Tilberthwaite. It was carved by H.T

Barbados - Tomb of Ferdinando Paleologus
St Johns Churchyard, Barbados - The rather remarkable tomb of Ferdinando Paleologus (?-1678). Paleologus was a descendent of the brother of the great Emperor Constantine XI

Scene outside a country church, showing people arriving for a service

FEU FOLLET
Two women praying in a French country churchyard are disturbed by the sudden appearance of a feu follet Date: 1877

Feu Follet (Richard)
The abbe Richard, in a French churchyard, is startled by a huge flame-like feu follet which reaches 3-4 metres in height, probably caused by a decomposing corpse Date: 2 July 1750

St Giles Parish Church, Matlock, Derbyshire
View of St Giles Parish Church, Matlock, Derbyshire. Date: circa 1960

George Baker
GEORGE BAKER This gentleman was living at no 2, St Pauls Churchyard, on the 11 July 1806. Has he any other claim on our attention ? Date: 1747 - 1811

View of graveyard and church with Norman round-tower, largest Norman round-tower in country, St. Marys Church, Wortham, Suffolk, England, october

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) sapling, growing beside headstones in church graveyard, St. Andrews Church, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England, october

Common Yew (Taxus baccata) Millenium Yew, habit, planted in churchyard, St. Georges Church, Arreton, Isle of Wight, England, june

Common Yew (Taxus baccata) close-up of trunk, in church graveyard, St. Marys Church, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Long grass and wildflowers growing amongst headstones in churchyard conservation area, St. Marys Church, Rickinghall Inferior, Suffolk, England, may

Headstones in church graveyard, with fallen leaves on grass, St. Marys Church, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Headstones in snow covered church graveyard, St. Marys Church, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Cemetery of St Botolphs church Iken Suffolk, a great wildlife habitat

View of graveyard and church, St. Andrews Church, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England, october

Memorial cross in graveyard, church with Norman round-tower, St. Marys Church, Rickinghall Inferior, Suffolk, England, may

Redundant rural church and cemetery, St. Cynhaearns Church, Ynyscynhaearn, Pentrefelin, Gwynedd, North Wales, march

View of pub and village from churchyard in evening sunlight, Chipping, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, november

Ivy (Hedera helix) growing on headstone in church graveyard, St. Andrews Church, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England, october

Medieval church and graveyard in snow, St. Marys Church, Haughley, Suffolk, England, november

Early Medieval monastic building and graveyard, Round Tower, Glendalough Monastic Site, Wicklow Way Walking Route, Glendalough Valley, Wicklow Mountains N.P. County Wicklow, Ireland, november

St Botolphs church Iken Suffolk by the River Alde

Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) flowering mass, growing in churchyard habitat, Turnerspuddle, Dorset, England, march

Tomb in graveyard of 15th century late medieval church, copper clad roof with fleche, St. Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England, october

Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) flowering mass, growing in old churchyard with lichen covered gravestone, Holwell, North Dorset, England, march

Skull carved on headstone in church graveyard, St. Andrew's Church, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England, october

Graveyard in snow
Graveyard at St Michaels Church, Kirkby Thore, Cumbria in winter

Pink waxcap (Hygrocybe calyptriformis)
Pink waxcap fungus (Hygrocybe calpyptriformis) amongst moss. This fungus has become rare in the UK. This is thought to be due to improvements to grassland habitats through the addition of fertiliser

Tomb of Adele Hugo, wife of famous French writer Victor Hugo, in a graveyard at Villequier, Normandy, France, Europe

Churchyard, Achill Island, off the coast of County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Women vagrants sleeping, Spitalfields, East End of London
A group of women vagrants sleeping on benches at the churchyard of Christ Church, Spitalfields, East London

East Anglian Church

St Bartholomews Church, Brightwell, Oxon

Elderly inmates, Islington Workhouse, London

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"Exploring History and Beauty: Church Yards Across the Globe" Delve into the mysteries of North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian in a churchyard, where tales of witchcraft still linger in the air. Step back in time to witness the excitement of Royal Wedding 1947 as crowds gather at Romsey's churchyard, celebrating love and unity. Marvel at breathtaking views of Camel Estuary from St. Enodoc Church's serene churchyard in picturesque Rock, North Cornwall. Discover ancient wonders at St. Declan's cathedral and round tower, standing tall amidst a peaceful Irish churchyard steeped in spirituality. Find solace among the tranquil surroundings of Matlock Church, nestled within Peak District's scenic beauty in Derbyshire, England. Take a stroll down charming Church Street in Uckfield, East Sussex, immersing yourself in its quaint atmosphere filled with history and charm. Witness the grandeur of Lincoln Cathedral illuminated by nightfall; an awe-inspiring sight that showcases architectural brilliance within its hallowed churchyard. Pay homage to renowned poet Sir John Betjeman at St. Enodoc—a 14th-century church near Trebetherick—where his final resting place lies peacefully within its sacred grounds. Transport yourself to another era as you explore Country Church Upton—a 19th-century gem tucked away amidst idyllic countryside landscapes. Experience the vibrant energy surrounding drilling rigs at Kilgore's Churchyard in Texas, USA—an unexpected juxtaposition between industry and serenity. Travel back to London's bustling past with Messrs Cook Sons & Co. 's Warehouse—an iconic landmark that once stood proudly near a historic city center churchyard. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s rich history as you wander through Greyfriars Ch—the atmospheric graveyard that holds stories of the city's past, waiting to be discovered.