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Paparoa Historical Methodist Cemetery










Last week on our travels my friend Liz and I stopped in at this very old historical Methodist cemetery in Paparoa. There's alot of old names in this place, descendants of whom are still around in the area today like Wilson and Brooks.

If there's one thing I love photographing its cemeteries, such quiet peaceful places full of history. I found it quite sad though that the place is in disrepair, it's been mowed but the ground is shifting and slipping down the hill. The oldest resident we found there died in 1868 so this would have been when the region was roughly first settled by immigrants.

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Unknown said…
I love it the way it is :)
These pictures would also look
great in black & white.
Have a fine day
【ツ】Knipsa

10 March 2015 at 08:36
Andy said…
Nice photos! The cemetery needs some TLC.
10 March 2015 at 08:57
Sylvia K said…
I do agree with Andy, it is sad to see such an old cemetery being left to fall into ruins.
10 March 2015 at 14:34
Joyful said…
It looks like a a lovely place to be laid to rest. It would be good if someone took the reins there to do some maintenance.
10 March 2015 at 15:40
chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com said…
What an interesting cemetery.I love reading the headstones and imagining the life of the people resting there.What a pity that nobody is taking care.
10 March 2015 at 21:40
Unknown said…
wonder if any Masseys are buried there
shame its the way it is
11 March 2015 at 14:07
Powell River Books said…
I find it interesting that with families still in the area they aren't keeping the cemetery in better condition. Of course, our town is a lot younger, but our two cemeteries are well cared for. - Margy
11 March 2015 at 15:49
Buckeroomama said…
Cemeteries are such interesting places. A pity this one hasn't been well-maintained.
11 March 2015 at 17:02
Lace up and Walk said…
Old cemeteries are one of my favorite places to walk. Your photos are lovely and really capture a time gone by. It's hard to keep up the old cemeteries when the ground settles and shifts. Thanks for sharing.
13 March 2015 at 15:28
betty-NZ said…
We are a lot alike! I like to wander around graveyards but it's a shame this one is in such bad shape.
14 March 2015 at 20:08
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