Now I don’t think anyone has devoted part of a book to The Southern Cemetery.
So with that in mind we thought it should have its own chapter in our new book.
The chapter runs to 14 pages, includes an account of how it was laid out and more than a few stories of the people who rest there, along with two of Peter’s original paintings, 22 assorted photographs, and two maps.
Added to which there is a description of David Harrop’s permanent exhibition in the Remembrance Lodge.
The collection includes memorabilia from the two world wars and the history of the Post Office, many of which items have a direct connection to the cemetery.
I could say more but then Peter will tell me off for giving away the story.
But I will just say that when the Corporation bought the site, the “water stood throughout the ground at about three feet below the surface”.
How they solved that problem and much more is revealed in the book.
The Quirks of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, £14.99 is available from, http://www.pubbooks.co.uk/ or Andrew at 07808987110 and Peter at 07521557888 or Chorlton Book Shop 0161 881 6374 info@chorltonbookshop.co.uk
Painting;Southern Cemetery, © 2017 Peter Topping, Paintings from Pictures,
Web: www.paintingsfrompictures.co.uk
The chapter runs to 14 pages, includes an account of how it was laid out and more than a few stories of the people who rest there, along with two of Peter’s original paintings, 22 assorted photographs, and two maps.
Added to which there is a description of David Harrop’s permanent exhibition in the Remembrance Lodge.
The collection includes memorabilia from the two world wars and the history of the Post Office, many of which items have a direct connection to the cemetery.
But I will just say that when the Corporation bought the site, the “water stood throughout the ground at about three feet below the surface”.
How they solved that problem and much more is revealed in the book.
The Quirks of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, £14.99 is available from, http://www.pubbooks.co.uk/ or Andrew at 07808987110 and Peter at 07521557888 or Chorlton Book Shop 0161 881 6374 info@chorltonbookshop.co.uk
Painting;Southern Cemetery, © 2017 Peter Topping, Paintings from Pictures,
Web: www.paintingsfrompictures.co.uk
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