Heritage Talk - Symbolism in Cemeteries

Next date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Photograph of an old grave stone with a Freemason symbol - a compass and square ruler.

As you explore a graveyard, you will encounter symbols on gravestones. Bill Edwards will talk about these symbols that tell us about the belief systems of those buried and something of their life story. By understanding the symbolic nature of graves, it allows us to understand more deeply the people who lived before us.

Northland has rich heritage of early cemeteries that need to be preserved for future generations.

Photo of Bill Edwards.

About Bill Edwards


Area manager for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga in Northland, Bill Edwards is a trained archaeologist with a long-time interest in history and the past lives and beliefs of people.

When

  • Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Cafler Suite

Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map

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