Lorraine Evans
@thedeathhistorian.bsky.social
Research Fellow, Death Historian/Archaeologist & Best-selling Author researching non-conformist funerary practices, symbolism, art & architecture & Aviation Archaeology www.lorraineevans.com
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Delighted to announce that Burying the Dead will be released in a paperback version this coming September. Yay! 😃
Pre-orders are now available via the Pen and Sword website, or why not treat yourself to the hardback version. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
Pre-orders are now available via the Pen and Sword website, or why not treat yourself to the hardback version. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
BOO! Well, now I have your attention. Not too late to grab yourself a ticket folks to tonight's spooky talk by the lovely Lauren and the marvellous Michelle.....💀
Tickets available for tomorrow’s online talk ‘He Who Robs the Graves of Egypt, Dies!’: #HammerHorror and the Curse of the Mummy ‘Monster by ISSE co chairs Lauren & Shell!
Non member ticket link: www.issegyptomania.com/events
#Egyptomania #Halloween #TheMummy
Non member ticket link: www.issegyptomania.com/events
#Egyptomania #Halloween #TheMummy
October 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
BOO! Well, now I have your attention. Not too late to grab yourself a ticket folks to tonight's spooky talk by the lovely Lauren and the marvellous Michelle.....💀
Delighted to announce that tickets for the Symbols of Mortality Conference 2026 have now gone live. With a fascinating range of talks by some of the world's leading experts, why not grab yourself a FREE ticket and come and join us! 💀
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/symbols-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/symbols-of...
Symbols of Mortality Online Conference
FREE Online Conference exploring the world of mortality symbolism, by some of the subjects leading historians and researchers.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Delighted to announce that tickets for the Symbols of Mortality Conference 2026 have now gone live. With a fascinating range of talks by some of the world's leading experts, why not grab yourself a FREE ticket and come and join us! 💀
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/symbols-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/symbols-of...
FINALLY getting around to de-framing, if there is such a word, February's Symbols of Mortality Exhibition. Exceptionally mind-numbing and very painful. Only 94 images/frames to contend with! 😳
Talking of Symbols of Mortality, some exciting news should be dropping tomorrow....😉
Talking of Symbols of Mortality, some exciting news should be dropping tomorrow....😉
October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
FINALLY getting around to de-framing, if there is such a word, February's Symbols of Mortality Exhibition. Exceptionally mind-numbing and very painful. Only 94 images/frames to contend with! 😳
Talking of Symbols of Mortality, some exciting news should be dropping tomorrow....😉
Talking of Symbols of Mortality, some exciting news should be dropping tomorrow....😉
Apologies, but I am unable to receive private messages. To do so, Bluesky apparently requires facial recognition/credit card details from me. Bugger off Bluesky! Even my bank doesn't get that kind of information.
So, feel free to contact me via the website: www.lorraineevans.com
So, feel free to contact me via the website: www.lorraineevans.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Apologies, but I am unable to receive private messages. To do so, Bluesky apparently requires facial recognition/credit card details from me. Bugger off Bluesky! Even my bank doesn't get that kind of information.
So, feel free to contact me via the website: www.lorraineevans.com
So, feel free to contact me via the website: www.lorraineevans.com
Day 13: Skeleton #31daysofgraves Encompassing more Memento Mori then you can shake a stick at, I give you one of my all time favourite seventeenth century wall memorials, in a glorious pink hue, to be found in Kirkmichael Burial Ground, Resolis, Black Isle, commemorating one William Urquhart...💀
October 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Day 13: Skeleton #31daysofgraves Encompassing more Memento Mori then you can shake a stick at, I give you one of my all time favourite seventeenth century wall memorials, in a glorious pink hue, to be found in Kirkmichael Burial Ground, Resolis, Black Isle, commemorating one William Urquhart...💀
Day 11: Military #31daysofgraves I give you the final resting place of Vickers Wellington Bomber MF509, that crashed in Wales on 20 November 1944, killing all her Canadian crew. Three memorials now exist, two plaques and a new 2025 commemorative model added by @TedConingsby Lest We Forget 🙏
October 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Day 11: Military #31daysofgraves I give you the final resting place of Vickers Wellington Bomber MF509, that crashed in Wales on 20 November 1944, killing all her Canadian crew. Three memorials now exist, two plaques and a new 2025 commemorative model added by @TedConingsby Lest We Forget 🙏
Day 10: Urn #31daysofgraves One of my favourite graveside accoutrements, the urn, which comes in many guises, from the classical urn carrier, as shown below in Kirkmichael Burial Ground, Resolis, to the 'plonky on top' additions (a technical term 😉)
#cemetery #grave #death #archaeology #history
#cemetery #grave #death #archaeology #history
October 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Day 10: Urn #31daysofgraves One of my favourite graveside accoutrements, the urn, which comes in many guises, from the classical urn carrier, as shown below in Kirkmichael Burial Ground, Resolis, to the 'plonky on top' additions (a technical term 😉)
#cemetery #grave #death #archaeology #history
#cemetery #grave #death #archaeology #history
Well those lovely people over at Pen and Sword have a real treat for you.....a pre-paperback release goodie....
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #cemetery #burial #death #burialground #graveyard #archaeology #history #gothic #churchyard #graveyard #symbolism
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #cemetery #burial #death #burialground #graveyard #archaeology #history #gothic #churchyard #graveyard #symbolism
October 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Well those lovely people over at Pen and Sword have a real treat for you.....a pre-paperback release goodie....
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #cemetery #burial #death #burialground #graveyard #archaeology #history #gothic #churchyard #graveyard #symbolism
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #cemetery #burial #death #burialground #graveyard #archaeology #history #gothic #churchyard #graveyard #symbolism
Day 9: Hands #31daysofgraves From clasping hands to an angelic pointy finger, you can't really go wrong....💀😉
#graves #graveyard #cemetery #cemeterieandgraveyards #death #symbolism #archaeology #mortality #gravestone #Victorian #burialground #burial #hands
#graves #graveyard #cemetery #cemeterieandgraveyards #death #symbolism #archaeology #mortality #gravestone #Victorian #burialground #burial #hands
October 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Day 9: Hands #31daysofgraves From clasping hands to an angelic pointy finger, you can't really go wrong....💀😉
#graves #graveyard #cemetery #cemeterieandgraveyards #death #symbolism #archaeology #mortality #gravestone #Victorian #burialground #burial #hands
#graves #graveyard #cemetery #cemeterieandgraveyards #death #symbolism #archaeology #mortality #gravestone #Victorian #burialground #burial #hands
Day 7: Angels #31daysofgraves A variety of Scottish angels in all their glory.....
#death #symbolism #cemetery #graveyards #cemeteries #burialground #archaeology #deathhistory
#death #symbolism #cemetery #graveyards #cemeteries #burialground #archaeology #deathhistory
October 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Day 7: Angels #31daysofgraves A variety of Scottish angels in all their glory.....
#death #symbolism #cemetery #graveyards #cemeteries #burialground #archaeology #deathhistory
#death #symbolism #cemetery #graveyards #cemeteries #burialground #archaeology #deathhistory
As the first full week of the 'spooky season' commences, it is always a good idea to listen to the stones......💀🪦
#mementomori #death #cemetery #graveyard #burialground #buryingthedead #mortalitysymbolism #symbolsofmortality #skull #skullandcrossbones
#mementomori #death #cemetery #graveyard #burialground #buryingthedead #mortalitysymbolism #symbolsofmortality #skull #skullandcrossbones
October 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
As the first full week of the 'spooky season' commences, it is always a good idea to listen to the stones......💀🪦
#mementomori #death #cemetery #graveyard #burialground #buryingthedead #mortalitysymbolism #symbolsofmortality #skull #skullandcrossbones
#mementomori #death #cemetery #graveyard #burialground #buryingthedead #mortalitysymbolism #symbolsofmortality #skull #skullandcrossbones
A plethora of peace doves flitting about Orkney....Day 5 #31daysofgraves
October 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A plethora of peace doves flitting about Orkney....Day 5 #31daysofgraves
With my publisher moving the paperback release of Burying the Dead, to Halloween, (Yay!), I am now returning from a much-needed break away from it all. Thus, apologies if I have not answered any queries. Lots of exciting stuff to come. Watch this space!
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
With my publisher moving the paperback release of Burying the Dead, to Halloween, (Yay!), I am now returning from a much-needed break away from it all. Thus, apologies if I have not answered any queries. Lots of exciting stuff to come. Watch this space!
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social
Errrrrr......yes please! Donations to the 'I do really need this' fund gratefully received. 😁💀☠️
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14678015...
#skullandcrossbones #skulls #mementomori #death #eighteenthcentury #archaeology #deathhistory #dark
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14678015...
#skullandcrossbones #skulls #mementomori #death #eighteenthcentury #archaeology #deathhistory #dark
Ultra Rare 18th Century Memento Mori Wax Seal Skull & Crossbones Boxed Set | eBay UK
Our Georgian ancestors were particularly mindful of this. In good antique condition; this very special item has been well looked after.
www.ebay.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Errrrrr......yes please! Donations to the 'I do really need this' fund gratefully received. 😁💀☠️
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14678015...
#skullandcrossbones #skulls #mementomori #death #eighteenthcentury #archaeology #deathhistory #dark
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14678015...
#skullandcrossbones #skulls #mementomori #death #eighteenthcentury #archaeology #deathhistory #dark
From horse burials to bed burials, from the great cemeteries at Uppsala, Sweden (Fig 1) to the remarkable boat burial of Oseberg, Norway (Fig. 2), Burying the Dead explores the many ways our ancestors interred their dead. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #death #burial #cemetery #graveyard
September 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
From horse burials to bed burials, from the great cemeteries at Uppsala, Sweden (Fig 1) to the remarkable boat burial of Oseberg, Norway (Fig. 2), Burying the Dead explores the many ways our ancestors interred their dead. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #death #burial #cemetery #graveyard
It's the 1st September, which means the official countdown to the paperback release of Burying the Dead commences. As such, I will be regularly posting a series of death related goodies. Please do forgive my indulgence, as Covid affected the initial release.
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
Burying the Dead
Deep in the heart of North Yorkshire, at a place called Walkington Wold, there lies a rather unusual burial ground, an Anglo-Saxon execution cemetery. Twelve…
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It's the 1st September, which means the official countdown to the paperback release of Burying the Dead commences. As such, I will be regularly posting a series of death related goodies. Please do forgive my indulgence, as Covid affected the initial release.
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
Would it be deemed improper to utilise parts of a Victorian cemetery collection as plant pot decorations? Asking for a friend.....
#cemetery #Victorian #grave #iron #gardening #history #grave #victoriancemetery
#cemetery #Victorian #grave #iron #gardening #history #grave #victoriancemetery
August 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Would it be deemed improper to utilise parts of a Victorian cemetery collection as plant pot decorations? Asking for a friend.....
#cemetery #Victorian #grave #iron #gardening #history #grave #victoriancemetery
#cemetery #Victorian #grave #iron #gardening #history #grave #victoriancemetery
Well that's the second book cover blurb plus images sent to the publisher. As a sneaky peak, I give you the splendid mausoleum of Sir Richard Burton, to be found in St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, Mortlake, Surrey.
#mementomori #grave #mausoleum #death #burial
#mementomori #grave #mausoleum #death #burial
August 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Well that's the second book cover blurb plus images sent to the publisher. As a sneaky peak, I give you the splendid mausoleum of Sir Richard Burton, to be found in St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, Mortlake, Surrey.
#mementomori #grave #mausoleum #death #burial
#mementomori #grave #mausoleum #death #burial
Delighted to announce that Burying the Dead will be released in a paperback version this coming September. Yay! 😃
Pre-orders are now available via the Pen and Sword website, or why not treat yourself to the hardback version. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
Pre-orders are now available via the Pen and Sword website, or why not treat yourself to the hardback version. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
August 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Delighted to announce that Burying the Dead will be released in a paperback version this coming September. Yay! 😃
Pre-orders are now available via the Pen and Sword website, or why not treat yourself to the hardback version. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
Pre-orders are now available via the Pen and Sword website, or why not treat yourself to the hardback version. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...
So much has already been plundered, I am surprised that anything is left....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Special legal protection announced for Orkney shipwreck sites
The 52-strong German High Seas fleet was deliberately sunk by its crews in 1919 when its commander thought peace talks had failed.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
So much has already been plundered, I am surprised that anything is left....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Having only just returned to social media, plus having my Gmail account restored, I feel fortunate to have been informed/reminded, just in time, of the excellent ISSE conference happening this weekend.
Not too late to book yourself a place folks.....
www.issegyptomania.com/events
Not too late to book yourself a place folks.....
www.issegyptomania.com/events
August 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Having only just returned to social media, plus having my Gmail account restored, I feel fortunate to have been informed/reminded, just in time, of the excellent ISSE conference happening this weekend.
Not too late to book yourself a place folks.....
www.issegyptomania.com/events
Not too late to book yourself a place folks.....
www.issegyptomania.com/events
Delighted to say that Boneyards of Steel manuscript is now in the hands of my publisher. After a few hiccups, I made July's deadline by a full 37 minutes! Legs hurt, arms ache and my wrists are suffering the effects of 4 months of continual typing but hey ho, now moving on to contracted book No.2...
August 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Delighted to say that Boneyards of Steel manuscript is now in the hands of my publisher. After a few hiccups, I made July's deadline by a full 37 minutes! Legs hurt, arms ache and my wrists are suffering the effects of 4 months of continual typing but hey ho, now moving on to contracted book No.2...
Back in a couple of days ❤️
July 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Back in a couple of days ❤️
Hello all. Apologies for going quiet. When one should have been capitalising on the triumph of the Symbols of Mortality exhibition, unfortunately I was forced to return to the Mainland for urgent hydrotherapy treatment on the spine and legs. Back home now, and busy writing Boneyards of Steel.....
April 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Hello all. Apologies for going quiet. When one should have been capitalising on the triumph of the Symbols of Mortality exhibition, unfortunately I was forced to return to the Mainland for urgent hydrotherapy treatment on the spine and legs. Back home now, and busy writing Boneyards of Steel.....
Reposted by Lorraine Evans
BIG BOOK NEWS!
I have been able to secure limited release of the special hardback copy of my new book HALLOWED GROUND in advance of the paperback release in May for 8 weeks ONLY.
Dust jacketed with gold embossed black cover under
Order now from www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p188/H... until May
I have been able to secure limited release of the special hardback copy of my new book HALLOWED GROUND in advance of the paperback release in May for 8 weeks ONLY.
Dust jacketed with gold embossed black cover under
Order now from www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p188/H... until May
March 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
BIG BOOK NEWS!
I have been able to secure limited release of the special hardback copy of my new book HALLOWED GROUND in advance of the paperback release in May for 8 weeks ONLY.
Dust jacketed with gold embossed black cover under
Order now from www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p188/H... until May
I have been able to secure limited release of the special hardback copy of my new book HALLOWED GROUND in advance of the paperback release in May for 8 weeks ONLY.
Dust jacketed with gold embossed black cover under
Order now from www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p188/H... until May