tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post2085439504390450259..comments2023-09-10T16:48:15.803+01:00Comments on Paperback Reader: A Tour of Highgate CemeteryPaperback Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-70260375676040905722009-10-18T19:06:48.056+01:002009-10-18T19:06:48.056+01:00Jodie, I can't believe my luck! I won't fo...Jodie, I can't believe my luck! I won't forget it.<br /><br />Tracey, you're welcome :). I definitely recommend visiting Highgate Cemetery as it is an amazing place and I would take it over any of the tourist attractions every time.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-64289386558282477722009-10-18T18:28:42.848+01:002009-10-18T18:28:42.848+01:00I loved this post - what a wonderful experience! H...I loved this post - what a wonderful experience! Highgate cemetery is on my list of places to visit - it sounds fascinating. And sounds like you had the perfect guide! Thanks so much for taking the time to share it.Traceyhttp://giraffeelizabeth.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-35529300916945810022009-10-18T15:00:06.086+01:002009-10-18T15:00:06.086+01:00Lucky you for winning that prize, somethign to rem...Lucky you for winning that prize, somethign to remember for ever.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-83348559307652024922009-10-18T10:36:47.089+01:002009-10-18T10:36:47.089+01:00Danielle, glad that I could help! I had looked at ...Danielle, glad that I could help! I had looked at photographs online to begin with but it was wonderful to experience it in person.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-62829846611158415182009-10-18T03:26:06.687+01:002009-10-18T03:26:06.687+01:00Another post I'll be bookmarking. How totally ...Another post I'll be bookmarking. How totally cool that you were able to do this. What a memorable event. Many thanks for sharing the photos--they couldn't come at a better time. I had no idea what the cemetery looked like and now I have an idea in mind!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-38104985179002243012009-10-17T19:03:02.519+01:002009-10-17T19:03:02.519+01:00Hi Andrew, thank you for commenting. You are welco...Hi Andrew, thank you for commenting. You are welcome for the description; living near it you must know it well! I hope you enjoy the book if you do check it out.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-51025861030323233102009-10-17T18:59:22.538+01:002009-10-17T18:59:22.538+01:00I live nearby and love visiting Highgate Cemetery....I live nearby and love visiting Highgate Cemetery. Didn't realise it featured in this book - I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the great description!Andrew Blackmanhttp://www.andrewblackman.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-27174149353264927332009-10-17T15:15:02.051+01:002009-10-17T15:15:02.051+01:00I very seldom wear heels any more (although I do h...I very seldom wear heels any more (although I do have some beautiful pairs) but I can imagine the pain, the destruction, and the damage I would do to myself with all of those tree roots across the paths. Impracticality of the highest degree.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-54120191986216193672009-10-17T15:08:01.552+01:002009-10-17T15:08:01.552+01:00Hehe, I like the shoe anecdote :) I am the girl w...Hehe, I like the shoe anecdote :) I am the girl who ruined a pair of stiletto boots by walking across the beach in them in June this year...verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-17532966472513857882009-10-17T13:38:15.210+01:002009-10-17T13:38:15.210+01:00Ooh, I wonder who that could be?! That would be fa...Ooh, I wonder who that could be?! That would be fabulous; it is an amazing place to spend time in.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-57172915404291612232009-10-17T12:37:56.744+01:002009-10-17T12:37:56.744+01:00Oh that tour sounds fabulous, I am quite quite env...Oh that tour sounds fabulous, I am quite quite envious of you and all the fun you must of had there. I was there with her at the book launch but as it was so late and dark we didnt get a sneak around sadly! <br /><br />Though if things go the way they might a certain book blogger maybe guiding there before long. Can't think who that could be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-43237294315121900202009-10-16T19:04:13.826+01:002009-10-16T19:04:13.826+01:00Jackie, I had a fabulous time; I think that she is...Jackie, I had a fabulous time; I think that she is quite reserved or certainly was in this situation.<br /><br />I've posted my review :).Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-63657626184097148432009-10-16T17:01:32.258+01:002009-10-16T17:01:32.258+01:00Thanks for explaining it. It is a shame that she w...Thanks for explaining it. It is a shame that she wasn't a bit more chatty about herself and the book, but at least you had a good time. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to your review now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-47627900686326504712009-10-16T14:14:15.646+01:002009-10-16T14:14:15.646+01:00Naomi, you and Rachel are still guaranteed to have...Naomi, you and Rachel are still guaranteed to have an amazing time! Enjoy!Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-78038572079527419572009-10-16T13:44:30.521+01:002009-10-16T13:44:30.521+01:00Oh I am so jealous - sounds amazing. I am going wi...Oh I am so jealous - sounds amazing. I am going with Rachel next week and am VERY excited although we won't have the fabulous tour guide that you had.Bloomsbury Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770210075581113565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-71265450696267224622009-10-16T10:51:17.813+01:002009-10-16T10:51:17.813+01:00It's okay, Kim; it is a loooong post. Hope yo...It's okay, Kim; it is a loooong post. Hope you feel better soon.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-90084419481358591342009-10-16T10:42:54.400+01:002009-10-16T10:42:54.400+01:00Woops, I missed that reference. Sorry. I plead exc...Woops, I missed that reference. Sorry. I plead excessive tiredness and a ratty cold. ;)kimbofohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160466897342054963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-49729368971405197802009-10-16T10:26:37.122+01:002009-10-16T10:26:37.122+01:00Well, AN definitely said that there were no pets i...Well, AN definitely said that there were no pets in both the tour and the book.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-28044414748286738202009-10-16T10:21:53.960+01:002009-10-16T10:21:53.960+01:00Regarding Darlene's post about the pets - I am...Regarding Darlene's post about the pets - I am pretty certain that pets weren't (and still aren't) allowed to be buried on consecrated ground because of the belief that they don't have souls. So I doubt there would be any pets buried there.<br /><br />I don't remember any mention of pets in my tour of Highgate.Rachel (Book Snob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13669640788036671572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-53893890233033847072009-10-16T09:57:03.608+01:002009-10-16T09:57:03.608+01:00Darlene, definitely add it to the itinerary for th...Darlene, definitely add it to the itinerary for the next visit. HFS does a good job of making you envisage it but it is definitely worth seeing in person; it is an inspiring landmark. It has been colder of late but was relatively mild with the tree cover; I was wrapped up in winter jacket and hat but I was comfortable and relieved that it wasn't rain (the paths with the exposed roots and dirt that would become mud would be quite treacherous); the seasonal weather added to the atmosphere.<br /><br />We were shown the grave of a prize-fighter whose funeral was the biggest Highgate had ever seen. On his grave is a stone dog (his pet dod; on top of a famous menagerist's grave there is his favourite, placid lion) and AN said that there were no pets buried in Highgate Cemetery but that may just be the West side.<br /><br />Karen, AN evokes it well in HFS! It is great having your imaginings brought to life but maybe next time. I like in the novel that Jessica thinks of the cemetery primarily as a place for the loved ones/grave-owners, which brings home that it remains a place of memory and loss and could never be touristy or gimmicky (very much a relief).<br /><br />Verity, you're welcome. I forgot to mention the anecdote that AN shared of one time she gave a tour and there was a couple who were obviously on a date and the woman was wearing strappy high-heels; sensible footwear is a must and AN told her so but the woman was adamant and I think was in some pain afterwards and probably ruined her shoes.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-20778156913187095902009-10-16T09:49:14.153+01:002009-10-16T09:49:14.153+01:00Kim, she did point out famous graves (I mentioned ...Kim, she did point out famous graves (I mentioned Radclyffe Hall in post; that was the grave that stood out for me too and I took photographs); we were unable to see the plots for the Rosettis and Lizzie Siddal but AN told us all about them.<br /><br />I would love to visit the magnificent seven too. Recently when I said that I wanted to visit Highgate Cemetery, a couple of family members couldn't understand why but I find graveyards fascinating and grounding.<br /><br />Rachel, it was an amazing experience and I was very lucky. I'm still in awe that I actually had a tour by AN.<br /><br />My review will follow later today...<br /><br />Molly, thank you! It is very Gothic, isn't it? Dramatic and evocative.<br /><br />Kim, I'm glad that you found it interesting to read.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-76836710363905933752009-10-16T09:07:57.412+01:002009-10-16T09:07:57.412+01:00That sounds like such an amazing experience Claire...That sounds like such an amazing experience Claire - and thanks for answering Jackie's questions about AN - very interesting!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-26059447908103615312009-10-16T04:44:18.267+01:002009-10-16T04:44:18.267+01:00What a wonderful, unique experience - thank you so...What a wonderful, unique experience - thank you so much for sharing. I was disappointed that I was unable to make a trip to Highgate while I was in London recently - I would have really enjoyed that. I work as a grief counsellor and spend a lot of time in and/or talking about cemetries and I find them fascinating places of history and memory. After having read Her Fearful Symmetry I feel like I have been there in a way!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-52321991586402281032009-10-16T01:57:53.992+01:002009-10-16T01:57:53.992+01:00You made me laugh! I was so engrossed in your sto...You made me laugh! I was so engrossed in your story and then I read about the animals, too funny! I'm so sorry now that I didn't bother venturing to the cemetery whilst in Hampstead last May, something to be rectified on my next visit. You've done a terrific job of helping me to imagine what it must be like there though. I hope copious amounts of warm drinks were consumed afterwards as it looked cold!<br /><br />I flipped through a book once in a shop on Charing Cross Road that had stories of pets buried in Highgate Cemetery. In HFS didn't one of the girls say that animals weren't allowed to be buried there? Perhaps she meant in current times, any ideas?Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-92064323228016293932009-10-16T01:16:44.705+01:002009-10-16T01:16:44.705+01:00Wow, that sounds like such a fun time! Thanks for ...Wow, that sounds like such a fun time! Thanks for the photos and pots, it was really interesting to read.Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)http://sophisticateddorkiness.comnoreply@blogger.com