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The Grave of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence
The Grave of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935) at Moreton, Dorset. A British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918, Lawrences grave lies not in the Churchyard of St Nicholas itself, but across the village in a small, rectangular cemetery. Date: circa 1920s
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This evocative photograph captures the simple yet significant grave of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, located in the picturesque village of Moreton in Dorset, England. The British Army officer, who played a pivotal role in the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule during World War I from 1916 to 1918, is buried not in the churchyard of St. Nicholas itself, but in a small, rectangular cemetery across the village. Lawrence's grave is a humble testament to the extraordinary life of this enigmatic figure. Born in 1888, Lawrence's exploits in the Middle East during the Arab Revolt earned him legendary status. He was instrumental in organizing and leading an Arab army against the Ottoman Turks, and his tactics and leadership proved crucial in securing victories for the Allied forces. Despite his heroics on the battlefield, Lawrence shunned the limelight and returned to a quiet life in England after the war. He chose to be buried in Moreton, a place where he had spent much of his childhood. The small, rectangular cemetery where his grave lies is a fitting resting place for a man who defied convention and lived an extraordinary life. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, captures the tranquility and serenity of the cemetery, with Lawrence's grave standing out as a poignant reminder of the man who once lived an extraordinary life in the Middle East. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of legend.
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