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Bunhill Fields Burial-Ground, c1872. Creator: Unknown
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Bunhill Fields Burial-Ground, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Bunhill Fields Burial-Ground, c1872. Bunhill Fields in Finsbury, London, was used as a burial ground from 1665 until 1854. It was nondenominational, and notable graves include those of writers artists such as John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe and William Blake. In 1852, the Burial Act enabled burial grounds to be closed once they became full. From Old and New London, Vol. II: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York]
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Bunhill Fields Cassell Company Ltd Cemetery Finsbury Galpin Co Galpin Company George Walter George Walter Thornbury Grave Graves Gravestone Graveyard Islington Mausoleum Old And New London Petter Publisher Thornbury Cassell
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This print captures the solemn beauty of Bunhill Fields Burial-Ground in Finsbury, London, circa 1872. The creator of this remarkable image remains unknown, but their work has immortalized this historic burial ground for generations to come. Bunhill Fields served as a nondenominational cemetery from 1665 until its closure in 1854 under the Burial Act. It became the final resting place for numerous notable figures, including renowned writers and artists such as John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe, and William Blake. These literary giants found eternal peace within these hallowed grounds. The photograph showcases the architectural splendor of Bunhill Fields' mausoleums and gravestones against a monochrome backdrop. Its composition allows us to appreciate both the grandeur of the structures and the tranquility that pervades this sacred space. As we gaze upon this snapshot from Old and New London by Walter Thornbury, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. , we are transported back to a time when death was an ever-present companion in Victorian England. This image serves as a poignant reminder of our mortality while also honoring those who have gone before us. Whether one contemplates occupation or profession or simply ponders life's fleeting nature amidst tombstones standing stoically against the horizon, this photograph evokes contemplation on themes that transcend time itself.
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