In these photos is a memorial in the graveyard at Reydon church, just a mile or so outside Southwold. We kept driving past it and saying that we must look at that angel... the week passed by and finally as we went to Southwold for a final coffee on the beach, we stopped off. Wow and double wow! I thought it was something special. Walking up to it and you see that it is indeed something out of the ordinary. Its such a beautiful memorial. Tender and loving and beautifully sculpted. It has fine and subtle detailing. If you are passing that way, stop and look.Its a precious thing to see.
And have a look at the Wikepedia page on Paul R Montford...and read about his prestigious work in Melbourne!!
When I enlarged this last photo, I could see what you meant by "double wow"!! So moving!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time, Vanessa! Welcome home!
its was a great holiday Judy - just right to recharge the batteries and see the sea! fab! and yes, this memorial was a gem to find. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteglad you found us locals friendly and that you had a great holiday !!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great place to explore Mandy, a beautifull county!
ReplyDeleteThank you for highlighting this angel, Vanessa. It was sculptored by my grandfather just before he emigrated to Australia. It certainly is very beautiful, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteHello Alice - how amazing!!! I wrote this a fair while ago so to be reminded is lovely. How proud you must be of your grandfather! It really is very beautiful. I love graveyard sculptures. They are often very elegant/poignant and meaningful.
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