What sad story does this grave tell?
It is unusual to see a portrait on a gravestone in England, yet here is thirteen year old Edward Baddeley portrayed, and dressed in his schoolboy cap.
One can only imagine his grieving parents wanting to see their child fully remembered.
Of the little the grave inscription tells us, the only other telling fact is that young Arthur died at nearby Rudyard in June 1900.
This grave is to be found at St Michael & All Angels Church, Horton.
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Such a sad story. Such an unusual portrait. I've seen ceramic ones before, but never one like this. Thank you for linking up with Cemetery Sunday
ReplyDeleteReally interesting! It looks like maybe copper that is now oxidized?
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