Ghosts of West Norwood
Category: Lifestyle
A ThenVsNow duel at West Norwood Cemetery, matching a 1968 Lambeth Archives photo with my 2024 shot. I trace John Britton's henge like Bramley Fall stone memorial, Gideon Mantell's altered tomb, chapel to columbarium changes, wartime damage and Lambeth Council clearances.
Rolly's Take
For those who wander through landscapes of memory, this blog captures the quiet reverberations of the past in a cemetery that tells stories of lives lived and lost. It speaks to the curious soul who finds beauty in the bittersweet interplay of history and change, exploring how time reshapes not just places but also the narratives we hold dear. Here, you will delve into the intricate dance between remembrance and erasure, tracing the delicate paths of monuments that have withstood the test of time, while reflecting on the ghosts that linger in the spaces we inhabit. Each photograph is a portal, inviting you to ponder the passage of time and the legacies we leave behind.