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Fine Art Print : Crypt Hythe Church AL0196_007_02
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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
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 10928627
© Historic England
Archive Burial Picturing England
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the haunting beauty of Crypt Hythe Church with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, brought to you by Historic England (AL0196_007_02), transports you to the vaulted ambulatory beneath the chancel of St Leonards Church in Hythe, Kent. Witness the intricately designed ossuary, or bone store, that holds the history of generations within its walls. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike, this Fine Art Print adds an enchanting touch to any space, igniting conversations and inspiring wonder.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.4cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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