Norton and Elmswell, Suffolk, June and July 2023

A memento mori. The tombstone of John Fiske, died 1727. Norton, near Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm lens.

A chubby cherub with a book leans nonchalantly on a skull. Seen in the churchyard of St Andrew's, Norton, Suffolk. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm lens.

Seen in St Andrew's Church, Norton, Suffolk. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm lens.

This marvellous tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk. The stone is for Matthew Marsh who died in 169[5] (the last digit is unclear). Both edges of the stone, flanking the cartouche, have a full-length skeleton holding a spade. Each stands on an hour-glass which, in turn, is balanced on the head of a chubby cherub. The inscription starts with the words "Memento mori". Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

This marvellous tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk. The stone is for Matthew Marsh who died in 169[5] (the last digit is unclear). Both edges of the stone, flanking the cartouche, have a full-length skeleton holding a spade. Each stands on an hour-glass which, in turn, is balanced on the head of a chubby cherub. The inscription starts with the words "Memento mori". Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

This marvellous tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk. The stone is for Matthew Marsh who died in 169[5] (the last digit is unclear). Both edges of the stone, flanking the cartouche, have a full-length skeleton holding a spade. Each stands on an hour-glass which, in turn, is balanced on the head of a chubby cherub. The inscription starts with the words "Memento mori". Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

This marvellous tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk. The stone is for Matthew Marsh who died in 169[5] (the last digit is unclear). Both edges of the stone, flanking the cartouche, have a full-length skeleton holding a spade. Each stands on an hour-glass which, in turn, is balanced on the head of a chubby cherub. The inscription starts with the words "Memento mori". Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

This marvellous tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk. The stone is for Matthew Marsh who died in 169[5] (the last digit is unclear). Both edges of the stone, flanking the cartouche, have a full-length skeleton holding a spade. Each stands on an hour-glass which, in turn, is balanced on the head of a chubby cherub. The inscription starts with the words "Memento mori". Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

This tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk next to the one for Matthew Marsh that I posted previously. The stone is leaning forward quite a bit and so is always in shadow, and clearly a good proportion of it is buried. The two forward facing skulls show beautifully. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to try and work out who was commemorated.

This tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk next to the one for Matthew Marsh that I posted previously. The stone is leaning forward quite a bit and so is always in shadow, and clearly a good proportion of it is buried. The two forward facing skulls show beautifully. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to try and work out who was commemorated.

This tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk next to the one for Matthew Marsh that I posted previously. The stone is leaning forward quite a bit and so is always in shadow, and clearly a good proportion of it is buried. The two forward facing skulls show beautifully. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to try and work out who was commemorated.

One from St Andrew's, Norton, Bury St Edmonds. I'm afraid I couldn't read the inscription. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 lens.

One from St Andrew's, Norton, Bury St Edmonds. I'm afraid I couldn't read the inscription. BW images Pentax MZ-S, FPP let-it-snow film, SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm lens.

One from St Andrew's, Norton, Bury St Edmonds. I'm afraid I couldn't read the inscription. BW images Pentax MZ-S, FPP let-it-snow film, SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm lens.

St Andrew's, Norton, Suffolk. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA 12-24mm lens.

St Andrew's, Norton, Suffolk. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA 12-24mm lens.

Rather extreme image processing to get the skeleton with its hourglass and scythe to show. The monument dates to 1626 but the painted inscription is no longer visible. St Andrew's, Norton, Suffolk. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA 12-24mm lens.

Rather extreme image processing to get the skeleton with its hourglass and scythe to show. The monument dates to 1626 but the painted inscription is no longer visible. St Andrew's, Norton, Suffolk. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 lens.