Graham,
Thank you for the picture and completing the inscription it just adds to the
poignancy of that moment in time. My three year old grandson just walked by.
Martin
>
> From: "GeeBee" <geebee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2005/04/28 Thu PM 03:06:48 EDT
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] Re: Northamptonshire Churches M-Z update
>
>
> Hi Charlie,
>
> I thought that too when I read it. Perhaps borderline starvation was normal
> in 1806 and two days was the final straw, maybe poor health and the cold
> accelerated things. I think conjecture is part of the fascination of these
> glimpses into the past. The full inscription for anyone unable to make it
> out is:
>
> I cast my eyes on every side
> finding my helpers gone
> friends and neighbours pass me by
> neglected and alone
>
>
> I found it very moving. Thanks for looking.
>
> --Graham
>
>
>
> From: "Geilfuss Charles" <Charles.Geilfuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] Re: Northamptonshire Churches M-Z update
>
>
> > Graham,
> > As always I'm in admiration of your skills and envious of the
> > plethora of subject matter in your "neck of the woods".
> > In particular I am intrigued by the tragic story inscribed on the
> > headstone depicted in Welton_8. It is hard to believe that someone could
> > "starve" in two days time; surely the unfortunate child sucumbed to
> exposure
> > in January. And I can't imagine someone today admitting their neglect in
> > such a public way.
> > Thanks for sharing.
> >
> > Charlie
>
> >
> > http://www.geebeephoto.com/Northamptonshire_Churches/M-Z/index.htm
> >
>
>
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