Brompton Cemetery to South Kensington | Wonders of London

Visiting the grave of a notable Chicago beer maker at Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. #cemetery #history #chicago | Freyzel Productions

Did you know the dark history of the bodysnatchers in Glasnevin Cemetery? ⁠ ⁠ Back in the 1800s, Glasnevin Cemetery wasn’t just a resting place - it was a hotspot for bodysnatchers. Yes, before medical schools had a steady supply of cadavers, “resurrectionists” would sneak in under the cover of darkness to dig up freshly buried bodies and sell them for anatomy lessons. Dubliners weren’t having it though - families started guarding graves, building watchtowers, and even installing metal cages cal

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