Dead Man's Penny

This is known as a dead man's penny. I discovered it on a monument at the City of London cemetery.

City of London Cemetery

This woman from the City of London cemetery always makes me shiver no matter how warm the weather is, there is something a little creepy about her and she is also very difficult to photograph well. Her features appear very lifelike.

City of London cemetery

One that tugs at the heart strings, an angel greeting a child who is ascending the stairs to heaven. This beautiful relief carving is from the City of London cemetery.

Well Done / Silent Cities Volume Seven

I always laugh when I see this cross which is now adorning the cover of my latest book; it’s from the City of London cemetery and states ‘Well Done’.

Silent Cities Volume Seven is now available. Journeying through the architecture of eternity via the eyes and lens of memorial photographer Jeane Trend-Hill. Containing over 150 images of unique monuments including angels, crosses, animals and shrouded figures.

Available from: http://www.lulu.com/product/lulustudio-photo-book/silent-cities-volume-seven/10665027


For further information see: www.homestead.com/askjeane

Curiosities

This is what happens to pedestrians in Kensal Green cemetery!

The watch from the City of London cemetery is the only one I have ever seen on a grave. I guess time runs out bit love doesn’t.

The abandoned bear is also from City of London; it was on the grave of a young girl and caught my eye. It was hardened due to the elements and a bit unstuffed but really tugged at the heart strings.

All the above are featured in my new book (out today) called Curiosities. Although this one isn’t a cemetery photography book (I began it whilst seeing odd things on my travels en route to cemeteries) it does contain some cemetery shots…..they just sort of creep in….!!

A photo book for the magpie within – bright shiny things, weird, wonderful or just downright funny, brought to you by the keen eyes and lens of photographer Jeane Trend-Hill. Compiled over a two year period, it contains 150 images of architecture, graffiti, fair grounds, classic cars and much more. A delightful book you’ll want to dip into again and again.

Available from:
http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-photo-book/curiosities/7333124
Price £9.99.

Hands - City of London Cemetery

Hands - when clasped this is a symbol of farewell, some even have ‘Until we meet again’ inscribed below them. For anyone interested in the meaning of grave symbolism I have compiled an alphabetical photo book called The Lost Language of Cemeteries available here: http://www.lulu.com/content/5574501

Things left at gravesites part four

Stuffed dog, City of London cemetery.

Angel with a plastic bag on her head (presumably to keep out the elements?!), Poublenou cemetery, Barcelona Spain.

This guy seems to have brought his own sunglasses and a bottle of beer. Poublenou cemetery, Barcelona Spain

Plane, City of London cemetery.

Scottie dog, Croydon cemetery London.

City of London Cemetery.

This is one of my favourite monuments from the City of London cemetery. A full size angel with a large dove on her shoulder. The City of London seems to have a lot of memorials which feature doves, they are so beautiful. Doves of course represent the Holy Spirit or peace.