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Bunhill Fields, January 1866 (engraving)
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Bunhill Fields, January 1866 (engraving)
XJF394233 Bunhill Fields, January 1866 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bunhill-Fields was a Dissenters burial ground in London; William Blake (1757-1827), John Bunyan (1628-88) and Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) are all buried there; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12872637
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Bunhill Fields, January 1866 - A Glimpse into London's Dissenters Burial Ground
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the historic Bunhill Fields cemetery in London during a chilly January in 1866. The engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century, offers a hauntingly beautiful depiction of this final resting place for nonconformists. Bunhill Fields holds immense significance as it became the eternal home for notable figures such as William Blake, John Bunyan, and Daniel Defoe. As we gaze upon this image, we can't help but feel a sense of reverence for these literary giants who shaped British culture and literature. The gothic atmosphere is palpable within this Victorian graveyard. Each headstone stands tall and weathered, bearing witness to countless stories that have been laid to rest here. The tombstones themselves become silent storytellers of lives lived and legacies left behind. Intriguingly captured by the photographer from Fine Art Finder's private collection, this print transports us through time. It invites contemplation on mortality while celebrating the resilience of those who dared to dissent against societal norms. As we delve into history through this evocative image, let us honor those buried beneath these hallowed grounds – individuals whose ideas challenged convention and continue to inspire generations today.
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