The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,
The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea,
The plowman homeward plods his weary way,
And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
Brompton Cemetery
Brompton is more symmetrical and manicured than other cemeteries, in the area, like Highgate. Opened in 1840, Brompton is one of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries established in the 19th century. At nearly 40 acres, it is also a wonderful haven for flora and fauna.
31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN – Day 18
Time to show you some more photos of the cemeteries we explored on our honeymoon. There photos were taken at Pere Lachaise, the very famous burying ground in Paris. It is where such famous people as Jim Morrison, Chopin, and Oscar Wilde. It is also a beautiful place to wander around. Have you been to…
31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN – Day 5
I always visit an old cemetery when I can. There is something so comfortable about them. It’s quiet and peaceful, sometimes with lovely paths or discoveries to make. It’s not a macabre thing for me; I truly enjoy thinking about the people and the history that is there. When on our honeymoon last summer I…