Rest in Peace

I could have been called a "Taphophile" ( and who would have told me - that I was not) I who travelled around cemeteries, exploring  for pleasure - for research - for gathering scandal against the dead. Recording names - dates - occociation to those dead and those still living.   A drawing - a photograph.  I was not motivated by morbid, ghoulish or supernatural interests - but - for the appreciation of our ancestors knowledge and histories - and yes for the art of the grave ...

Index

Hillsborough (Auckland)                                                                                    

Purewa cemetery (Auckland)

Sydney 1885 - 1966

Waikumete cemetery (West Auckland)

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