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Lych Gate

Traditionally, the Lych Gate was the entrance to a church graveyard used by funeral processions bearing coffins. This one, at St.Bridget's, in West Kirby, ...
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Traditionally, the Lych Gate was the entrance to a church graveyard used by funeral processions bearing coffins. This one, at St.Bridget's, in West Kirby, UK, is a particularly fine example.

Taken today, 14th May 2018.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/11 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/20 Focal Length 440/10

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May, 2018

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How inviting for a graveyard entrance, I would love to see what's inside. Love all the textures! :)

Many thanks, Jess. The graveyard beyond this gate is bright with spring flowers among weathered ancient gravestones and statues of angels - glorious!

There is something very familiar about these gates, linking churches in different parts of the country. I like the way the wall leads the viewer to and from the subject, with that lovely curve!

Thank you so much, Suz. I find lych gates almost as fascinating as the churches themselves - superb miniature pieces of architecture.

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Lych Gate

Traditionally, the Lych Gate was the entrance to a church graveyard used by funeral processions bearing coffins. This one, at St.Bridget's, in West Kirby, ... Read more

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Traditionally, the Lych Gate was the entrance to a church graveyard used by funeral processions bearing coffins. This one, at St.Bridget's, in West Kirby, ...
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