A grave is a statement about place and family. A grave say that we have roots in this landscape and … More
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Cemeteries anchor the historic imagination
“Cemeteries are key elements in the creation of memories, heritage, and attitudes towards the dead and the dying.” Deathscapes, Memory, … More
The Challenge of Blogging – Part Two
This week: What’s your goal? Speaking as an artist, you will be either selling your artwork or promoting your brand. … More
MacNab’s Family Cemetery, Hamilton (Ont).
Like many Hamilton farming families, Allan MacNab had to create his own family cemetery. In the years before his death … More
Art Post 46 – MacNab Family Cemetery Hamilton Ontario
A Most Picturesque Graveyard – Binkley’s Pioneer Cemetery
Despite development that has occurred around the Binkley graveyard, it still matches two descriptions found in the campus archives: “The … More
Challenges of Blogging – HamOnt Urban Landscape Artist Chris Erskine
Challenges of a blogging My video post on video blogging really struck a chord with people. Clearly this is an … More
Some quarrels don’t end with death – the Binkley Hollows 1854 Cemetery
The Binkley Hollow Cemetery is another beautiful graveyard located across the valley from the Binkley Pioneer cemetery. In the campus … More
Rural Landscapes – Bell Line, Burlington (Ont).
When I am dead and buried – Hamilton Pioneer Cemeteries
Marks Binkley died in 1805 and had the following inscription placed on his gravestone: “When I am dead and buried, … More