Photo Essay: Brompton Cemetary, UK

decrepit headstones

Like most people, proximity to death frightens me.

Somehow the beauty of the headstones and obelisks overshadows my fear. To me, cemetaries are like museums. The mediums themselves - cool white marble, wrought iron fences, cracked bricks and mortar speak to me. But what really entrances me is the statuary, especially the angels. Their serene countenance and peacefulness somehow embraces penultimate sorrow. They have the ability to show respect for loss while still offering hope.

These photos were taken in the Brompton cemetary in London.

Two Angels

headstones

Brompton weeping angel

Celtic crosses

Brompton sleeping angel

doorway to crypt

thoughtful angel

Brompton angel worn down

Brompton crypt

private grave

(Photos by Elise Thompson)

Comments (2) [rss]

[1] | Sloane Berrent

Elise - great photos! When were you there? Thanks for sharing!

Reply | October 23, 2007 12:31 PM

[ report this ]

[2] | Elise Thompson

Thanks! I took some of these these photos in February 10 years ago, and most of them 2 years ago in May. That's why some photos have bare trees in the background.

I have more cemetaries coming up before Halloween. I could have stranger hobbies, I guess.

Reply | October 23, 2007 1:02 PM

[ report this ]

Post a comment (Comment Policy)