Sentinels of Time

This monochrome image from West Norwood Cemetery brings forth the tranquility and solemn beauty of this historic resting place. The leaning stone cross, covered in intricate carvings, dominates the foreground, while an angel statue stands poised, as if protecting the souls resting below. In the background, the grand mausoleum of Alfred Longsdon rises, surrounded by overgrowth and other gravestones. The black-and-white format adds a timeless and eerie aura to the scene, evoking memories of those long past, with the mausoleum as a focal reminder of London's rich historical legacy.