Sneak peek into my first ever Boneyards of Steel talk (details available next week) WWII poster printed by Ford, Shapland and Co Ltd. London depicting Supermarine Spitfire, promoting the merits of salvage! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @theaviation.show @archscot.bsky.social @theaviationist.com

Some truly remarkable grave markers to be found in Boneyards of Steel - Exploring The World's Aircraft Graveyards.....see blog.... @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.lorraineevans.com/blog.asp

Genuine quote taken from an aviation archaeology meeting, where I mislaid my beverage 🤣💯

My babies - alive and kicking in Orkney! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @spitfirenews.com @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @theaviationist.com @theaviation.show

From aircraft buried under the sands of Iraq, unique grave markers comprised of airplane parts, to the resurrection of iconic WWII aircraft, Boneyards of Steel has something for everyone. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.lorraineevans.com/blog.asp

Now available to order... www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Boneyards-of... #books #author #writer @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @bookshelfie.bsky.social @theaviationist.com @dehavmuseum.bsky.social @jetaircraftmuseum.bsky.social @theaviation.show

Graveyards galore! Now on the official Pen and Sword Blog... www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/blog/what-lu...

Was going to write this long poetic spiel about dying and grief. Decided against it. Instead, big gal panties have been pulled up and it's back to business. After all, books are due for release. To those who have reached out, thank you and much love. To those who I have let down, profuse apologies.

Only 7 days to go......

The Symbols of Mortality Conference is delighted to welcome Dr Stephanie Holton as one of our speakers. Stephanie will be discussing the funerary symbolism of pinecones, with particular reference to the Romano-British period. www.lorraineevans.com/index.asp?pa...

Exploring the subject of mortality symbolism, in all its many guises, would not be complete without a nod to our furry companions. As such, we are delighted that Dr Lucja Lange will be joining the Symbols of Mortality Conference, next week, to discuss her work on pet memorials.

With less than 2 weeks to go before the Symbols of Mortality Conference opens its doors, speaker announcements will be coming thick and fast. I am delighted, therefore, to introduce Hollie Willis, who will be sharing her research on the Franklin expedition memorials....

Nuff said..... #death #archaeology #history #gothic #victorian #cemeteries #graveyard

#OnThisDay A year ago today, after many years of graft, the Symbols of Mortality exhibition opened in Orkney Museum. Can't believe it has been a year already. Big shout out to the wonderful Tom Muir and @storytellerfran.bsky.social Fran Flett Hollinrake for all their efforts in making it happen.

Pleased to announce that my good friend Fran Flett Hollinrake will be speaking at this years Symbols of Mortality Conference. Fran will be sharing the story of HMS Royal Oak, sunk by a German U-boat in 1939, and the memorial to those who were lost. @storytellerfran.bsky.social

Delighted to announce that Dr Dan O'Brien will be speaking at the up-coming Symbols of Mortality Conference. A well-known figure in the death studies field, Dan will be sharing his extensive knowledge on the subject of funeral invitations, in all their deathly glory.....

The countdown continues..... #death #conference #archaeology #history #victorian #gothic

💀Delighted to announce that the Symbols of Mortality Conference 2026 Programme is now live - link below💀 www.lorraineevans.com/index.asp?pa...

Yes, that's correct. Only 27 more days go until the deathly delights of the Symbols of Mortality conference opens its doors. Look out for the full programme tomorrow! #death #mementomori #history #archaeology #gothic #dark #victorian #egyptomania

Well known to many in the death research field, Helen is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath, an Honorary Research Associate, University of Bristol, Honorary Secretary of The Folklore Society, and author of 'Traditions of Burial' (Bloomsbury: 2019)

Yes, only 35 days to go before the inaugural Symbols of Mortality conference opens its online doors. Featuring the very best historians/archaeologists in their field, in my humble opinion, a full cornucopia of deathly related themes will be unleashed. Full programme available next week.

Well that's it folks. The 'office' is now closed, and I'm taking a much-needed break for the rest of this year. May I wish you all much joy and laughter over the festive season, with a special 'toast of bubbly' for those who find themselves alone. Much love to you all xx

Struggling to find the perfect Xmas gift for that someone special in your life? Or maybe you have a wobbly table/chair that needs a little support? Either way, why not bag yourself a copy of my latest super duper paperback release. You know it makes sense. 💀🪦 www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-...

Big shout out to the delightful Fran Flett Hollinrake for sending me a piccy of my BBC History Mag review, last night. I had no idea it had been published. Thanks Fran! 😀👍💀 #death #burial #deathhistory #graveyards #cemeteries #burialgrounds

FINALLY getting around to de-framing, if there is such a word, February's Symbols of Mortality Exhibition. Exceptionally mind-numbing and very painful. Only 94 images/frames to contend with! 😳 Talking of Symbols of Mortality, some exciting news should be dropping tomorrow....😉

Day 13: Skeleton #31daysofgraves Encompassing more Memento Mori then you can shake a stick at, I give you one of my all time favourite seventeenth century wall memorials, in a glorious pink hue, to be found in Kirkmichael Burial Ground, Resolis, Black Isle, commemorating one William Urquhart...💀

Day 11: Military #31daysofgraves I give you the final resting place of Vickers Wellington Bomber MF509, that crashed in Wales on 20 November 1944, killing all her Canadian crew. Three memorials now exist, two plaques and a new 2025 commemorative model added by @TedConingsby Lest We Forget 🙏

Day 10: Urn #31daysofgraves One of my favourite graveside accoutrements, the urn, which comes in many guises, from the classical urn carrier, as shown below in Kirkmichael Burial Ground, Resolis, to the 'plonky on top' additions (a technical term 😉) #cemetery #grave #death #archaeology #history

Well those lovely people over at Pen and Sword have a real treat for you.....a pre-paperback release goodie.... www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-... @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #cemetery #burial #death #burialground #graveyard #archaeology #history #gothic #churchyard #graveyard #symbolism

Day 9: Hands #31daysofgraves From clasping hands to an angelic pointy finger, you can't really go wrong....💀😉 #graves #graveyard #cemetery #cemeterieandgraveyards #death #symbolism #archaeology #mortality #gravestone #Victorian #burialground #burial #hands