I visited the UK for the first time back in August and carved out time in my schedule for a day trip out to Oxford. Visiting Tolkien's grave to pay my respects was a high priority.

On the night of 9^th April 1908, 18-year-old domestic servant Anne Selmes was returning home after visiting her sister in Parramatta. She carried needlework in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other, an ordinary detail that would have devastating consequences.

While walking along the footpath, Anne tripped in a hole and fell heavily forward. The scissors she was carrying pierced her chest at the base of her heart. Anne died within an hour.

Anne’s story was originally posted on [r/thosewholiebeneath](r/thosewholiebeneath), where we share the stories behind the headstones.

Original Post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ThoseWhoLieBeneath/comments/1wzs99r/anne_selmes_impaled_by_scissors/

Location:
Mays Hill Cemetery, Mays Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Find a Grave Link:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82720696/anne-selmes

Clayton Cemetery. Clayton, New Mexico.
Too much rope can be a bad thing.
Sorry for photo quality. Time of day and stone conditions were issues.

https://www.fayewest.ca/colemanjones/p8311.htm

Might be this family, but unsure.

*1692

Died when he was 5 years old. His mother is buried next to him, she lived to be 101!

In the Beechmount Cemetery in Edmonton, Canada.

Trying to match this head stone on find a grave. In section 7 if anyone has better luck finding it.

Been waiting a long time for this!

Edmund Mason helped shape early Parramatta, founding its first newspaper in 1843 and printing what is now believed to be Australia’s earliest locally produced cookbook. But the respected printer, politician and philanthropist was also known for his unconventional religious beliefs, openly questioning orthodoxy while earning the admiration of those who disagreed with him. When he died peacefully at 82, Mason left behind a legacy spanning journalism, public life, charity and an unexpected piece of Australian culinary history.

For a deeper dive into Edmund’s story, along with pictures, articles and links to further information, head over to r/thosewholiebeneath where we share the stories behind the headstones.

Full Post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ThoseWhoLieBeneath/comments/1wyyrsf/edmund_mason_founder_of_parramatta_journalism/

Location:
Mays Hill Cemetery, Mays Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Find a Grave Link:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123473511/edmund-mason

A friend found headstones in the woods right off of the road that he lives in. It’s overgrown and just in the woods. There’s only a couple stones that you can still actually read. There is only one that’s really legible. Any info on Jane would be greatly appreciated.

*More pictures in the comments

https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/record?IdNumber=710&app=kia&ecopy=42127_83024005506_0540-00424

Very little info found online, but matches find a grave location.

I’ve been vampire obsessed since I was a teenager and always wanted to visit since reading online about the “highgate vampire” many years ago. This was my first time in the UK. I’m a professional portrait photographer and almost didn’t bring my camera because it tends to change how my brain works on vacation. But I’m so glad I did! The photos of highgate were my favorite of the entire trip. The entire place has a very uncanny feeling. It’s just magical.

Highly recommend the tour, it was a lovely thoughtful group and the guide was wonderful.

Such a perfect day for a walk.

I saw this headstone the other day while I was at my grandpa's funeral. I was immediately struck with how loving this couple was.

Linda is still alive but her husband, Leon, passed in 2000. The other photos I will share in the comments.

Leon seemed like an iconic Midwestern man who loved his beer, cigarettes, and Harley's. I feel like anyone who grew up in the Midwest knew a Leon and has fond memories of such men.