Highgate Cemetery, london

[Anondlynn]

Even through Death and Decay there is and always has been a will to live on in some way....whether through our memories or the loving memorials dedicated to us marking our time in this world...but sadly, even they are not immune to the decay and being forgotten that eventually befalls us all....

[Oakleaf700]

I am sure your Friend will be more than pleased with His Memorial film- Do go back and make more.I love old cemeteries, but Highgate is the ''best'' I,ve seen so far.French cemeteries are quite different-the ''flaming torch held down'' in cast iron looked a French image-but probably fashions crossed the Channel.!

[Oakleaf700]

John Atchler was the person in the Horse With Bowed Head tomb at the beginning and end of this film-not Julius Beer-Jst googled-John Atcheler was Horse slaughterer to Queen Victoria, and Julius Beer has the huge tomb in the Lebanese Circle..It is a wonderful place, Unfortunately the ''Romantic'' Side of the cemetery is closed to new burials...I think all romantic people would like to be buried here, with Nature!

[Oakleaf700]

Just so peaceful and lovely to see Highgate again-was last there in the 1980's-glad to see the {Julius Beer?} tomb restored-[at the end, the tomb with the horse looking downward-Well done-very evocative.

[joshje777]

@Oakleaf700 ...Many thanks for your wonderful comments !

It's great that you love Highgate as much as I do..!

so coincident...I was just thinking to make a video about the angels-monuments on Highgate..

Very best wishes

[TheWingchundragon]

Looks beautiful 100% vid nice work great song i work in a cemetary so respect

[joshje777]

@TheWingchundragon ...Oh, that sounds like a peaceful occupation, would like to work at Highgate, but Mother Nature is doing most of the work there.....

Thanks for your nice comment !

[ThreeWishesFairy]

Beautiful. Love it a lot!!

[Toracube]

Never been. but will go for sure !!!!! Great Vid. So much in these images.....

[joshje777]

@Toracube ...I’m sure Highgate will not disappoint you...

I try to plan a visit for 2011...

(Nice to meet you, Andy)

[montyite]

@joshje777 What's inside the main building? There's a window on the second floor. Are these offices? Thanks in advance.

[joshje777]

@montyite ..I suppose that you meant the entrance building (West Cemetery)

No offices, its a chapel...

[julioelperiodista]

thank you, very much!

[julioelperiodista]

what music is it? it´s very good!!!

[joshje777]

@julioelperiodista...

Music : Dark Sanctuary - La Rencontre Fatale

[CasperEX69]

I´ve changed my mind about death - Its ace!

[TheTexn]

Why did annual cemetery cleaning day never become a part of the people in the locality of this cemetery. The condition of this cemetery shames those who bury their dead here.

[joshje777]

@TheTexn ...Let nature take its course...that people dying is part of nature, but nature is all about death and re-growth...

and I thought it was really interesting how there are trees growing through graves

I liked that, because there was no artificial pruning of things and making everything look perfect...

Some like it some do not ...

[joshje777]

@joshje777 ...I wish to be buried here...ONE with Mother Nature...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ..†..Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ­...

[MatlockJack]

@joshje777

The idea (when restoration of the cemetery commenced some 26 years back), was to reveal some aspects of the original architecture/arrangement of graves and to develop some areas as nature now intended. It's a question of taste as you correctly observe.

[ronsiris]

wonderfully atmospheric, the carving of the dog at the start is brilliant,,,,,it looks thin because its lost its master,,,,its face is full of grief and loss. brilliant work of a long dead craftsman,

[ronsiris]

absolutely spellbinding, these images leave an imprint on your very soul.......can you imagine being there.....its melancholic art,,,,beautiful,poignant yet disturbing ,unforgettable

[joshje777]

@ronsiris ...I enjoy that you've enjoyed it !!

[vwman85]

I am fascinated by these old cemeteries. Just do not see these type of memorials in the cemeteries I am accustomed to. I suppose in todays money, these type stone memorials would be cost prohibitive for most people. There is something strangely haunting about these old cemeteries. Any one know the name of the music in this video??

[joshje777]

Music : Dark Sanctuary - La Rencontre Fatale

CD : L`etre Las - L`envers Du Miroir

[vwman85]

@joshje777 Thanks for the info.

[escher677]

Outstanding images and music. Congratulations for the result ;O)

[LaFarfalla246]

@ambera15 - yes, we all die, that's the one inevitable fact that we all face one day & some of us get a shorter time than others. Where we end up though might not be a cemetery. If you choose cremation then you can have your ashes scattered wherever you wish. In regard to cemeteries, they may not be the happiest of places but what fascinates me with one as old as this one, is all the different stories each life could tell. You can imagine what their lives were like & take yourself back in time.

[giverny122]

Sorry for my mistake Josh, I also have to be sleeping (Barcelona, Spain) :-)

Hugs!

[giverny122]

Fantastic work Chris.

Happy weekend.

Hugs!

[joshje777]

Its me...Josh...not Chris is sleeping..right now..(midnight in Holland..lol)

Have a wonderful sunday !

[dec222222]

the magic and wonderment of death . we know we will all face it . the giant waiting room we call life will one day cease .and the above could be our final place of rest forever more .

[Italblessings]

Highgate is the best, I went on a guided tour last year. Was excellent, full of amazing facts and a place of ethereal contemplation. Recommended!

[chocolatcats]

I've been here, and it IS this somber.

[foofwolf22]

It's really far outside the main thorough fair in London. I had to take like 2 20 min Tubes to get there and then walk like a half hr.

Worth it though.

[ambera15]

God , I hate cemeteries ! That´s where we will all end up one day .

[chocolatcats]

I believe I paid four pounds to get in here, and yet it was worth it. You'll never again see this kind of a somber cemetery. But fascinating. Glad I wore tall boots for rain! the mud etc.....grass is always wet..you know England

[ColumRogers]

Wasn't this the graveyard where the Victorian dude is buried but his dog never ever left his graveside until the an==creature it self died.

I may be wrong.

[joshje777]

I believe that was the Old Greyfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh,

For fourteen years the dead man's faithful dog kept constant watch and guard over the grave until his own death in 1872.

The famous Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby was so devoted to his master John Gray, even in death, four 14 years Bobby lay on the grave only leaving for food...

[ColumRogers]

Hi thanks for informing me my dad told me the story a while ago but it was he who said Highgate.

[julieanddavid]

brilliant if you ever get to go to london visit highgate cemetary u wont be disappointed

[joshje777]

Muito obrigado !

[danconascimento]

Gostei, o vídeo é triste e melancólico, mas ao mesmo tempo cativante...parábens..

Daniel Nascimento

Brasil.

[joshje777]

Oh, thank you very much, I consider this as a great compliment !!

it is always fine that someone sees what I saw ★

[TheLondoners]

You have not only managed to capture the essence but also the soul of Highgate Cemetry.

A truly inspirational piece of video. A pleasure to watch.

Thank-you.

[kosalati]

Gothic, magic; poetic and wonderful. I did not know such a place existed. Thanks for sharing (and forgive poor english).

[joshje777]

Thank you !

I am glad you appreciate it !!

[lamartineta]

really stunning,

thank you. Laura

[joshje777]

ThanX, Laura !!

[mysticmagic4760]

Very beautiful.

[mysticmagic4760]

So beautiful! Thank you for this video.

[joshje777]

Thank you !  Im glad you like it !

[MatlockJack]

This is one of the most beautiful/evocative films I've ever seen.

BTW Felix Barkers book on Highgate (featuring the haunting photography of the late John Gay)

is entitled 'Highate Cemetery: Victorian Valhalla'. Last I heard, it was out of print, but copies were available(some online) secondhand; expect to pay at least £15.

[MatlockJack]

My grandmother's funeral was at Highgate in 1984; the sense of Gothic tragedy was everywhere; fields of graves sprouting pernicious little tree saplings. They've since pruned the worst timber back to the bone (no joke intended), yet there's still an aura of Victorian history; some of the deceased would have recalled the infamous 'Ripper' of 1888; still others would have forever memorised their movements, when they learned of the Titanic's sinking in 1912.

Read Felix Barkers book about it.

[joshje777]

Thanks, MatlockJack !

I enjoyed your story and information ♥ † ♥

[joshje777]

Pere Lachaise is a great cemetery...

but it missed the unexplainable atmosphere, mystery of Highgate....but thats my opinion...

[kkkociak]

really ??

[joshje777]

To be honest, I dont visit Père Lachaise (wish I was )

but I have some friends who visit Highgate and Père Lachaise...

So it is not really my opinion...But still I believe them...

Take care, my dearest...

And when I visit Père Lachaise, ofcourse I first will visit YOU...

[Jeanetrendhill]

Great video, I'm a huge fan of Highgate cemetery - any cemetery really as I photograph them.

[joshje777]

Thanks Jeane !!

[anglicansag]

Beautiful ! Reminds me of Alcyna's videos.

We have beautiful old cemeteries in New Orleans, but nothing this majestic.

[joshje777]

Highgate Cemetery (founded in 1836) belongs to a group of cemeteries called the Magnificent Seven. It is the most beautiful and revered of all the Magnificent Seven.

Highgate has been allowed to keep all of its original charm and mystery, with some areas creepily overgrown. This creates an unexplainable atmosphere, mystery, a feeling of the unknown...♣

[shoplander]

Danke Shirleey - dieses Video hat wirklich Tiefe - ist etwas Besonderes!

Thanks Shirleey - this vid realy is "deep" - something special!

[all2be]

I can see the love and the light of Jesus in this vid! Thank you for posting - GREAT vid:))

[joshje777]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed ♣

[shirleey1969]

You pull out the mark from the bones!

This video wakes deep feelings!

Thank you so much:))

[joshje777]

Oh..thanks Shirleey..that keeps me satisfied♥

[joshje777]

Thanks Aldona !!!

[gilcarosio]

Great video!!

Thanks for sharing :-)

[joshje777]

Thanks Gil...perhaps a travel idea ?

[Alcyna]

ah, Dark Sanctuary, my favourite band!

Beautiful tribute to Highgate Semetery, 5*****

[joshje777]

Alcyna, thank you very much ♀

[tuandaluza]

Your video is full of peace. A very beautiful tribute to Emile Taalman. Sure that wherever she is now, is happy seeing your video.

[joshje777]

Thanks for your kind comment !!

Emile was a (he)male, but you couldn't know that..

[tuandaluza]

I'm so sorry...

[joshje777]

no,no..it was my mistake, thanks to you I add a speech bubble in the video...

[joshje777]

but..at this moment i see it only in the standard quality...oh TubeYou...

[tokyo3457]

I really love the music!!! It made the slideshow mysteryous!! Great job, I love, love it!!!!^-^

[joshje777]

Thanks!!..it's a very mysteryous semetery!

I gladly would visit it..by night..(+_+)

[nebrulla]

Beautiful photos, perfect music, very involving job.

Really bravo, my friend!

[joshje777]

Thank you, my friend!

[piasintei]

Bravo.

[joshje777]

Thank you!