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Crypt Hythe Church AL0196_007_02

St Leonards Church, Hythe, Kent. This image shows the ossuary, or bone store, in the vaulted ambulatory beneath the chancel of St Leonards Church. The space had been used to store skulls and other bones disturbed during building work or when new graves were dug. Some 10, 000 bones, including around 2, 000 skulls, dating from the medieval period were arranged on shelves or stacked in piles. The ossuary had long attracted visitors, and the photograph shows advertisements for guides written by the vicar, and a table with what appears to be a visitors book and a donations box. James Valentine & Sons Ltd albumen print c.1900

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Photo Mug (11 oz)

Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the historic St Leonards Church in Hythe, Kent, as captured by Historic England in the image AL0196_007_02. This stunning mug showcases the intricate details of the ossuary, or bone store, located in the vaulted ambulatory beneath the chancel of this beautiful English church. Each sip brings you closer to the rich history and heritage of this remarkable place. Our high-quality mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe, making them a practical and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. Embrace the beauty of the past with every use.

A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the eerie beauty of Crypt Hythe Church, also known as St Leonards Church, located in the charming town of Hythe, Kent. The focal point of this image is the ossuary, a bone store nestled beneath the chancel. This vaulted ambulatory served as a repository for skulls and bones that were disturbed during construction or when new graves were dug. The historical significance of this space becomes apparent when we learn that approximately 10,000 bones from the medieval period found their final resting place here. Among them are an astonishing 2,000 skulls meticulously arranged on shelves or stacked in piles. The popularity of this unique site is evident from the presence of advertisements for guides written by the vicar himself. Visitors would have been intrigued to explore this macabre yet fascinating corner of history. A table adorned with what appears to be a visitors book and donations box further suggests that people came from far and wide to witness this extraordinary sight. Preserved through time by James Valentine & Sons Ltd's albumen print technique around 1900, this print allows us to glimpse into an era where death was not only respected but also celebrated in its own peculiar way. Historic England has once again provided us with a remarkable snapshot showcasing our rich cultural heritage.

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