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poliphilo ([personal profile] poliphilo) wrote2016-01-04 04:41 pm
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Man-sized In Marble

John Fagge the elder (d 1639) and John Fagge the younger (d 1646) in St Eanswith's church, Brenzett, Romney Marsh

This double tomb is said to have inspired E. Nesbit's horror story "Man-sized in Marble".

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[identity profile] steepholm.livejournal.com 2016-01-04 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
A story that is creepy and silly in equal measure. Thanks for sharing the originals!

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2016-01-04 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
If I remember right the statues in the story are medieval knights...

Yes, creepy and silly hits the nail on the head. For all its absurdity it's unforgettable.
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[personal profile] sovay 2016-01-04 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
This double tomb is said to have inspired E. Nesbit's horror story "Man-sized in Marble".

That title doesn't ring any bells. I'll look it up!

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
I think you'll find it on the Net. It's much-anthologised.

[identity profile] artkouros.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
I'd hate to spend eternity with that guy staring at me.

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 09:01 am (UTC)(link)
It's not a comfortable arrangement.

[identity profile] athenais.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
What an excellent photo!

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 08:59 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

[identity profile] cmcmck.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 09:27 am (UTC)(link)
Good local name, Fagg!

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 09:57 am (UTC)(link)
Dickensian.

[identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com 2016-01-05 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
P.S. My name, Grist, is a Romney Marsh name. Lots of Grists buried at Brookland and thereabouts.
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