Sydney Cemeteries: A Field Guide
by Lisa Murray
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This is the ultimate handbook to Sydney's cemeteries. Cemeteries are not simply places for the dead - they are designed for the living. Visiting cemeteries to admire the headstones and enjoy their parklike spaces was once a Sydney tradition. Sydney Cemeteries: A field guide encapsulates the history and heritage of Sydney's public cemeteries, pointing out what's unique or different about each one and listing notable and notorious burials. It also lets you in on a few secrets, like how to show more decode monument styles and decipher symbols on headstones. Whether your interests lie in history, genealogy, architectural design, birdwatching, heritage roses or just finding quiet picnic spots, Sydney Cemeteries has something for you! show lessTags
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- Nonfiction, Travel, History, General Nonfiction
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- 994.41 — History & geography History of Australasia, Pacific Ocean islands, Atlantic Ocean islands, Polar regions Australia New South Wales Sydney
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- DU178 .M877 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Oceania (South Seas) History of Oceania (South Seas) Australia New South Wales Local history and description
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