Rookwood Necropolis has many heritage areas, and the Old Anglican section is one such. Here are two of the recently restored 'rest houses' for those visiting the necropolis. They are not toilets, but places to escape the heat and prying eyes.
Welcome to the 21st week of
Taphophile Tragics.
Your contribution is most welcome. Please ensure that you include some details of the cemetery in which you took your photographs, and link directly to your post, rather than simply to your blog in general. This week, Mr Linky opens at
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11 comments:
I have never seen a resting place quite as elaborate as this. but what a nice idea. this could work equally well in rain or snow as a respite.
That looks a lovely place to rest in.
Attractive, stylish shelters! Inviting for a rest!
Such a thoughtful, good thing to have such rest houses to escape to.
That's really lovely. Rookwood is still on my ever increasing list of places to go.
I have a photo of this one too in my library somewhere but maybe not as nice as these.
How unusual and beautiful.
Herding Cats
Ah, resting places for the living as opposed to resting places for the dead. One may go in and meditate while contemplating some memento mori within perhaps?
Thanks for hosting, Julie.
I have never heard of these 'rest houses' but I think it is a lovely idea. They look beautiful too! Thanks for sharing.
hihi! i wouldnt think they were toilets!!
today its later than ever... goodnight!
Well, what a wonderful morning this has been. Our numbers are up a bit this week, which is always nice to see. Some of the people who contribute later in the period (later Tuesday and during our Australian Wednesday) have covered some fascinating places this week. I commend you Nellies swing, and also CaTs asylum.
Such variety, such wonderful variety.
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