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How long have they been there

How long have they been there

The topic for the January 2011 edition of the Graveyard Rabbits Carnival is How long have they been there: This topic was submitted by the Association. Post a photograph of the oldest tombstone in your family collection, your local cemetery, or one you just happened...
How long have they been there

A bishop’s grave

Over the last two weeks, we visited relatively modern cemeteries in Nieuwegein, a new town. Today, I want to show you a very old grave. This is the tomb of Guy van Avesnes, who died almost seven centuries ago. Guy, born c.1253, came from an important family. His...