Images of Manchester’s Southern Cemetery
January 16th, 2008
Some people think it’s weird, but I have a thing for old cemeteries. I find them peaceful and beautiful and I don’t analyse it too much beyond that.
The cemeteries in Europe easily trump the ones where I grew up in Canada - their age alone makes them more fascinating just because there is so much history. Not to mention that there just isn’t the same kind of craftsmanship exhibited in newer graveyards - the quality of the sculpture here far surpasses anything I knew in my hometown.
So, in Manchester, Southern Cemetery makes for a good place for me to visit as it’s expansive and filled with lovely monuments. I took my new camera out for a test drive there and I now have a gallery up showcasing the results.
Check out the photos here.
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1. Assissotom | January 17th, 2008 at 11:01 am
I would love to hear more about this …
2. EMMA ROSE | February 4th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Hey Darby,
You are not weird at all! I have a thing for old Cemeteries too, you should check out the Jewish Cemetery, think its in Crumpsall. The Jewish Cemetery in Prague is amazing too if you are ever wondering that way! Anyway beautiful shots you have their in the rare sun of Manchester, a far cry from my creepy 5 in the morning graveyard shots I can tell you!
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