I have no idea who the Farrants were but looking at their age they must have been brothers. They died after the end of hostilities in November 1918. How sad to live through a bloody conflict like the Great War then die just after.
Mr Bruce died during WWI, his wife who also died just after the end of hostilities is buried with him.
The story of the men from Niue who served in the Maori Pioneer battalion is very sad. See this earlier post for more information
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that's a very sombre bunch of photos for the theme - but beautiful shots nonetheless! A happy weekend to you too! :)
Tombstones? That's really different from what I had in mind. Nice shots for the theme anyway. Have a lovely weekend! http://crizlai.blogspot.com/2007/08/photo-hunters-two.html
Great photos! I love your idea on two. Reminds me of many graves at the National Military Cemetery here in Nashville. I've walked in there with my camera a few times.
what a wonderful take on this weeks theme. Very serene and peaceful.
Jams, I've never seen twos before, sad but interesting. You might like this website www.cwgc.org. This gives you their names and sometimes family details too.
Aw, that is indeed a sombre take on the theme 'Two'. Reminds us of the serious repercussions and sacrifices of war.
Very somber, but great pics. It's quite common over here to be buried in the same grave as your partner or other family members.
Have a great weekend :-)
Great photos - I love old gravesites.
Happy Weekend.
I love spending time in cemeteries, they are so rich in local history. Happy photo hunting!
A little somber but very interesting! Have a great weekend!
Interesting shots, so many stories behind them...
happy weekend!
Nice photos! great way to remember the ones who have served for freedom a long time ago!
THanks all.
Doh Alison! I never thought to look up the Commomwealth war grave site. Thanks!
Those are great photos! Thanks for sharing. :)
Maybe they were victims of the 'flu epidemic of 1918-19....Jen
very sad, but greaat photos...
Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks all for stopping by. That could be the answer jen. It did take a lot more lives across the world than the war itself.
I like the idea of the married couple being together, even in death. Very sad, poignant and touching.
VERY interesting.
I really think that graveyards in Great Britain are amazing. Most of the ones we have on the west coast of the U.S.A. are downright boring...
Your country is so old and has so much history. Enjoyed your photos and take on this weeks hunt...
Interesting shots. Graveyards can be fascinating places. I like to try to piece things together like you did.
I have read somewhere that graveyards in GB are interesting, like history lessons. You had a different take on this theme, Jams.
have a great weekend! :)
My husband and I enjoy going through old cemeteries. They are so peaceful and rich with history!
Great take on the theme this week.
A very great post and a very good find too.
Mine is up too.
Jams, very well done. Graves tell so many sad stories and sometimes they really make one think! Very interesting, indeed!
It is quite historical and memorable...An interesting story too.
this is a beautiful and somber post. I thank you for it. There are so many tragedies there.
Very thoughtful pictures there.
love the last shot and the color treatment. great idea for this week's theme! :)
happy hunting!
So sad. And there would be lots of great love stories behind the graves of husband and wives. I dislike wars. Why can't men live in peace.
i've always loved to do a shoot in a graveyard. they have so many interesting subjects. i just hope the dearly departed won't mind! =D
thanks for sharing such a story. it's nice...
my 2nd photohunt is up already: Dear Me
Thanks all for your comments
Did nobody else have a problem with your link to the earlier post? I had to get to it through your tags because the link seems to think I'm masquerading as you!
Back to the subject at hand - a great post and great shots! Good to have something thought-provoking.
Tombstones, interesting, kind of unique too. Interesting to note also the stories behind the tombstones.
Thanks. A thanks for the heads up. I have repaired the link to teh Niue servicemen. Totally cocked up the link and pointed to the post edit.
Sorry this is so late.
Many thanks for those photos. I'm now all fired up and rarin' to go and visit Brookwood cemetery, just a few miles from here. Very interesting place and will do a post on it after my visit.
Thanks for calling by.
There is such a sense of history at old graveyards.
Old cemetery's are very interesting.
Mom used to do rubbings of the gravestones. In some places they've made it illegal.
~ Gracie and Miss Emily
Very nice photos for the hunt this week. I especially like the last one.
Great idea for the theme! I never knew there were two people buried in the same grave. It seems a bit odd to me. But, I guess to rest in peace with the one you love would be a good final rest.
Have a great Saturday and thanks for dropping by my birthday tribute. :)
Great shots!
Very well done.
Great shots! They are sad, yet beautiful.
Interesting! Thanks for stopping by.
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my parents are oso buried in a tombstone for two :) it was my dad's wish
interesting post. thanks for sharing them.
thanks for visiting my blog too.
Thanks all
Nice shots! Very unique but sad, too.
great shot as usual!
Worth remembering photos...",)
Interesting pictures.
Hope you are having a great weekend
Thanks all
Nice reminder to be grateful for the freedoms we enjoy. Photo Hunters
The first one is wonderful and very moving. How many families suffered losses like that? There must have been many.
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