Rookwood, pavilion
Rookwood Necropolis is the largest multicultural cemetery in the southern hemisphere. Anglican, General, Independent, Jewish and Muslim Trusts are the custodians of this site to provide burial and commemoration services. This is the Chinese World War 2.
They are all quite beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow. I think that for the first time, I'm comprehending the size of this place. How many people are interred here? What is the area of this place?
ReplyDeletenice pictures mate
ReplyDeleteVery interesting posts you put up about this huge cemetery. I am amazed how big it is.
ReplyDeleteDebby, Rookwood covers more than 300 hectares (741 acres) and there are over 1 million buried there.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, I had no idea..... how are you going with these posts..... is this it, have you "saved the best for last" or is there more?
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate this look at Rookwood.
Those are beautiful and what great photos! That place has to be huge! Great post for the day! Thanks! Have a great week!
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Jan, I do have a few more good shots from Rookwood but I might save those for another time when I get a chance to gather some more for a better presentation. I also want to mix it up a bit, in case people get bored with same subject every day.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, a very inclusive cemetery.
ReplyDeleteThat's a remarkable variety of beautiful chapels. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteStill haven't managed to get out to Rookwood yet, Jim. But your coverage is simply terrific. Did you get any of the individual crypts and In Memoriams?
ReplyDeleteJulie, I don't have any more crypts but I have a lot more photos of monuments, memorials and chapels. I might show some of the war memorials around Anzac Day. I'm planning another trip out there because there was so much I didn't get a chance to see or photograph. I'm taking a map next time.
ReplyDeleteThey are fascinating!!! Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI found out about Tempe House by chance. It was buried at the back of a list of historic houses events that was linked through a newsletter I subscribe to. There was no time given and it took ages to find out details from Rockdale Council who didn't seem to know much about it. Don't know how you find out when its open. If I hear about it again, I'll let you know.
What an incredible, peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteThese chapels are all so beautiful...what a grand place it must be...
ReplyDeleteI plan to go too. It's going to get crowded when we all turn up. What a huge place, we will have to allow plenty of time. Great posting.
ReplyDeletebeautiful...y0ur ph0tos are all great.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful churches! The size boggles the mind!
ReplyDeleteYour whole series from Rookwood has been quite enjoyable. I like the variety in these houses of worship, which amplifies their similarities.
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ReplyDeletethanks for showing us a little bit about your corner of the world today....interesting to see different religions and the types of architecture
J Bar: That is so interesting, it is seldom that there is such a diversity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots... if only we people could get along no matter what our religion just as these chapels are in harmony...
ReplyDeleteall so impressive
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting place. marvelous shots!
ReplyDeleteA very intersting comparision and a set of beautiful chapels, or how they callthese in other religions.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteAll those different religions gathered in one place - how peaceful and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the history lesson as well as the lovely photos. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful mix of different chapels. Great shots.
ReplyDeletedifferent stiles on all of them.
ReplyDeleteGreat diversity well represented in your place, even the departed. Huge space allotted for them! Wow. And beautiful captures, too.
ReplyDeleteThey are all gorgeous. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, and I like the concept of the multicultural cemetry.
ReplyDeleteAll in one place, this is fantastic!
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ReplyDeletePhivo, thanks. Feel free to host this in your excellent Taxidiaris blog, as long as you put a link back to my blog. Cheers.
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