The Association for Graveyard Studies takes a scholarly approach to graveyards and the contents thereof. Their official word on themselves: The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) was founded in 1977 for the purpose of furthering the study and preservation of gravestones. AGS is an international organization with an interest in gravemarkers of all periods and […]
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The Worms of a Preston Graveyard
Shakespeare wrote, in his Sonnet 71 : “No longer mourn for me when I am dead Then you shall hear the surly sullen bell Give warning to the world that I am fled From this vile world, with vilest worms to dwell.” But which worms exactly? For steps towards answers, turn to the Sept 3rd […]