Sorry for the lack of posting, I have been so sick, still feeling awful! Ugh! Luckily I have found the first part of my Gothic Sunday post in my drafts, so here it is!
A Gothic Sunday Part 1: The Mausoleum
A Gothic Sunday Part 1: The Mausoleum
Emma and I in front of the mausoleum, photograph by Jack Reason.
A Gothic Sunday was held at Vaucluse House in Sydney by the Historical Houses Trust on Sunday the 5th of May. It was a wonderful day!
First up was a trip to the tomb of William Charles Wentworth. The tomb was a part of the original property and could once be seen from the verandah of the house. The land has since been divided up, and the tomb is now on its own little square of land among other houses.
Our tour guide, with black mourning band on his sleeve.
Some of the guests. My friend Emma, her mother and friend Louise
More guests. I loved the outfit of the lady at the front, with an old fashioned white blouse, red skirt and old fashioned shawl.
The mausoleum, built on top of a huge rock that was moved there for this very purpose. The tomb is underneath.
The amazing mosaic inside the front door. It is not known whether it is
an actual Roman one taken up and moved here or a very good reproduction.
Plaque on the floor.
Beautiful ironwork on the door.
The arched ceiling.
We weren't allowed down into the crypt itself, as it is now closed off, but it is a rare chance to be able to see inside this wonderful tomb! A great experience!
More photos coming soon!
To find out more about Sydney Living History Museums click here!
Lovely pictures! You look both lovely. I love your beautiful lace detailed blouse :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteVery cool pictures, Laura! I'd sure like to have a door like that ...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your outfit for this one!! Emma's coat is pretty spectacular, too. Tell her I said so, ok? :D
Thanks, I shall!
DeleteI wish there were outings like this near where I live! What a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteAre there any historical houses near where you live? I never even knew these existed 'til recently.
DeleteBeautiful place! I love that first photo! I save it, if you don't mind, I'd like to do something like that sometime...^^
ReplyDeleteYou should, it is a lot of fun! If there are any historical houses near where you live they might run tours like this.
DeleteI hope you get better soon.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lot of fun there, LOVE the costumes!
Thanks. and thanks. :)
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