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76Surnames R-Z - Family History; English Genealogy, Gravestone Photographs and Information
Photographs and responses to requests for help from the Graves, Burial Records and Photographs Hubpage Surnames R-Z
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77Robert Wadlow, Alton's Gentleman Giant
The world’s tallest man was born, lived, and died in Alton, Illinois. Robert Pershing Wadlow was known as the “Gentleman Giant” He died in 1940.
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88Calvert, Texas - History and Pleasure, Part 2 with Pictures
Stepping away from intriguing Main Street, this part of our visit to charming Calvert shows photos of some of the 37 blocks of Victorian homes and B & B's on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery is filled with amazingly beautiful monuments. Worth more than a day's visit to see it all!
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79Cemetery, Graveyard Tattoos
Out of curiosity I did some research to see if there was any interest in having a graveyard or cemetery tattooed on a person, and interestingly, there was. In my mind, when the thought of a graveyard comes up, it is differentiated from a cemetery...
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77Japan: A Sunday in Tokyo
In my experience, one of the best ways to get a feel for a city is have a stroll around it on a Sunday. The pace is slower, you'll see people doing what they would, shopping, eating out, enjoying the day with families, friends, couples...
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83Angel Statues: Meaning and Art
Angels have and continue to represent a prominent role in the affairs of mankind, with some viewed as warriors, others as messengers, and still others as protectors. That has resulted in some great angelic statuary, which can be seen near the tops...
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76Umberto Eco: The Prague Cemetery, Part Three
I come into the section of Simonini's Italian adventures less than well prepared, so I may relieve you of a little legwork by providing my own research notes here. I have an interest in European history, and if this novel had been set in Germany or...
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84New and Cheaper Ways To Have a Funeral And Burial
When you think of a funeral and burial, the cost alone can be overwhelming. But not anymore. Keep your money and be greener at the same time!
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79My zombie best friend and housemate. The smiling zombie that shares my world, my house, and my life.
A visit to a cemetery in West London resulted in an unusual housesharing arrangement. Discover how the author came to share his residence with a mouldy, brain eating zombie.
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89Historic Richmond - The Confederate Pyramid
The story behind one of the more notable structures found in the Hollywood Cemetary located in Richmond, Virginia.
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