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The Lost Language of Headstones - Bucks FHS May Talk At Bourne End
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Exploring Churchyards, The Lost Language of Headstones

Many of us wander around churchyards and cemeteries, tracing family members or just out of interest. This illustrated talk by Kevin Varty explores the sometimes hidden meanings of the symbols which are often carved into the headstones, revealing a lost language from the past. The talk also shows how these symbols have been used by the funeral business, especially during Victorian times.

Tuesday 8th May 2018, 7.45pm

Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, SL8 5SX

Buckinghamshire Family History Society welcomes non-members to its meetings; entry is £4.
http://www.bucksfhs.org.uk/

The Society's annual Open Day and Family and Local History Fair takes place between 10-4 on Saturday 28th July at The Grange School, Wendover Way, Aylesbury, HP21 7NH. See our website for details.

Gough (Upper Heyford, Souldern, Marsh Gibbon, Preston Bissett, Tingewick, Barton Hartshorn), Blackwell (Akeley),
Martin (Maidenhead and Surrey)