Mark Hatton
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About the speaker:
Audiences can discover the history, artistry and value of the gravestones in their local Kirkyards and hopefully be inspired to care for them.
Base location:
Edinburgh
Speaking locations:
All of Scotland and Northern England
Dates available :
All
Talks:
Title of talk:
Gravestones
Description of talk:
How gravestones of the 17th & 18th centuries were conveying messages of mortality, resurrection and status. This richly illustrated talk explains the symbolism, artistry and originality of the extraordinary designs on gravestones of this period and the wealth of history we can learn from them.