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Thompson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of South Door of South Aisle of Old Church of St Mary

A Grade II Listed Building in Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire

Headstones at old St Mary Colston Bassett, Joseph Thompson 1784, Engraver Wood of Bingham

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Slate headstone, decorated with flowers. In the head, in a heart shape, a relief carved urn with snakes, a cross and anchor. A banner -In hopes of a joyfull resurrection thro Christ-. To Joseph Thompson d. 3rd Jun 1784 in his 32nd year. -Farewel my Brothers and my Sisters too/ Friends and Companions take this last adieu/ I in the bloom of life from you was torn/ To pay the debt of nature man was born/ To meet again once more I hope we may/ In the bright regions of eterrnal day-. Signed by Wood of Bingham. (Photo Mar 2014).

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on 3 July 2014

Photo ID: 107544
Building ID: 101045647
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