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Wednesday, 6 January 2016
New Update - St James Church, Enfield
Mood:
 celebratory
Topic: Updates
Our first update of 2016. St James Church was the first Anglican place of worship to be established in the parish of Enfield in addition to the parish church. It was built by subscription as a chapel of ease on land given by Woodham Connop and consecrated on 15 October 1831 by the Bishop of London, Charles Blomfield. Just around the corner from St James Church and Hertford Road Cemetery is the site of the infamous 1978 Enfield Poltergeist in Green Street. The story of the hauntings had connections to a graveyard in the 2015 three part TV drama series. We would imagine those connections are linked to the Cemetery rather then the graveyard. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/st-james-church-enfield.html Many more updates to come in the weeks ahead, stay tuned. Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 2:17 PM GMT
Updated: Wednesday, 6 January 2016 2:18 PM GMT
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
New Update - St Ippolyts Church
Mood:
 a-ok
Topic: Updates
St Ippolyts church is located in the village of the same name between the A602 (Stevenage Road) and the B656 (Codicote Road), two kilometres south-east of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. It lies approximately 80 metres above sea level in a gap in the Chiltern Hills. There has been a church on this site for over 900 years. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/st-ippolyts-church.html This is our last update of 2015 but there's plenty more to come next year. We have covered many miles throughout the year especially in north and east London and have stumbled upon several unexpected locations which have formed historic links between previously unknown places. Much of what we photographed has yet to be published but the Winter months will allow us to catch up on that aspect while we wait for the better weather to hit the road once more. Our Purpose A quick reminder, our aim is to achieve a photographic record of historic monuments and significant/interesting places of internment in both Cemeteries and Churchyards. To capture this aspect of our history while it still remains. Thanks Many thanks to my brother in-law and driver Paul who is working on a book of English Workhouses and Schools many of which interlink with DDP's subject matter. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 1:30 PM GMT
Sunday, 29 November 2015
New Update - Adath Yisroel Burial Ground
Mood:
 bright
Topic: Updates
The Adath Yisroel Jewish Burial Ground is located in Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, London. While not in our usual vein of Victorian interest it is a fascinating and atmospheric burial ground especially in the early morning light with the winter sun still low in the sky. Historic information on this burial ground seems almost non-existent and just about the only information we can gain is that it appears to date from the 1920's or before. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/adath-yisroel-burial-ground.html Many more updates in the pipeline. Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 1:21 PM GMT
Monday, 26 October 2015
New Update - Tottenham Park Cemetery
Mood:
bright
Topic: Updates
Established as a paupers cemetery in 1912 Tottenham Park is now largely a Muslim burial ground. Most original graves from it's formative years would of been unmarked and probably have now been re-used. Speaking with a lady visitor during our visit it would appear that a disagreement between Church/local authority and the owners resulted in a parting of ways and the Cemetery becoming Muslim only. A few C of E graves still survive in small clusters around the northern side of the ground along with the centrally positioned Gothic Chapel in a bad state of dereliction. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/tottenham-park-cemetery.html Plenty more interesting updates still to come this year so don't stray too far! Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 9:24 PM BST
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
New Update - Edmonton Cemetery
Mood:
 energetic
Topic: Updates
Edmonton Cemetery in North London opened in 1884 and is still open for new internments today. The land originally belonged to the Church Commissioners and was once used as an airfield. A long straight drive from the entrance leads to the stone mortuary chapels which are linked by a carriage arch mounted with a spire. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/edmonton-cemetery.html As Summer ends, so Autumn begins, my favourite time of year. If the sun is still shining then it make for some great colourful photos. We still have a few places left on our list to visit before the grey months of Winter arrive, so keep checking back. Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 2:39 PM BST
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
New Update - St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield
Mood:
bright
Topic: Updates
St Etheldreda's Church was founded by the monks from Ely, and the first wooden church, built in 1285, was probably sited where the existing building stands overlooking the old town.
The present church dates from the 13th century, although little remains of the mediaeval building. During the 15th century the Tower was constructed by Cardinal Morton and later the Brocket Chapel was added. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/st-etheldreda-s-church-hatfield.html More updates to come in the next few months, please let us know of any interesting/long forgotten burial grounds you may be aware of. You can contact us via the online form - http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/contact.html Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 10:18 AM BST
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
New Update - St Mary the Virgin, Little Wymondley
Mood:
a-ok
Topic: Updates
A long overdue update on Dark Destiny, The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Little Wymondley. The original church on this site, in the Hertfordshire village of Little Wymondley, was dedicated to St Peter. It was built in the middle twelfth century and was later linked to the Priory in the thirteenth century. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/st-mary-the-virgin-little-wymondley.html Next update within a month I hope, so in the mean time enjoy the summer weather and get out into the open and explore, you never know what you might find. Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 2:46 PM BST
Friday, 10 July 2015
Freedom of Panorama is saved!
Mood:
bright
Topic: News
In the words of Nico Trinkhaus who started the petition to save our photographic rights; 10 Jul 2015 — Your voices have been heard by the European Parliament and by the European Commission! After handing over the half a million signatures on Wednesday, the parliament voted yesterday with a big majority against any restriction of the Freedom of Panorama! When I handed over the petition to MEP Julia Reda, she was “overwhelmed by the responses to the petition” and stated that “the petition has changed the debate in the parliament considerably and a lot of the parliamentary groups that originally voted for a restriction of Freedom of Panorama are clearly changing their mind about this.” And the debate changed indeed – even MEP Jean-Marie Cavada, who started everything with his proposal of restricting the Freedom of Panorama in the first place, called upon the other members of the Parliament to vote against his own amendment. Many politicians brought the Freedom of Panorama up in the debate and mentioned that they’ve received “hundreds of e-mails and letters” from concerned people – from you! Also the European Commission gave a clear statement by Commissioner Günther Oettinger that they “don’t intend to restrict the Freedom of Panorama”. Instead he says that “what you can see with your eyes as a citizen, on public places and streets in Europe, you should be allowed to also photograph it with a camera.” The primary goal is accomplished. The parliament voted under applause that the existing Freedom of Panorama is not taken away from anybody and we can all take a deep breath. However, we do not forget about photographers from France, Italy and other countries that currently don’t enjoy this Freedom. We hope that the European Commission understood that this essential freedom has to apply all over Europe and we will closely monitor the proposal for the copyright reform by the European Commission that is due by the end of the year. I thank you all for raising your voices and I’m glad that the parliament listened to our concerns!
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 12:15 PM BST
Wednesday, 1 July 2015
The Freedom of Photography is at Risk
Mood:
 d'oh
Topic: News
Sites like Dark Destiny Photography are now under threat from the EU. Please read below and consider offering your support, many thanks! On 9 July 2015, the European Parliament might destroy photography. The Freedom of taking photos in public places is under attack. Until now, in most countries in Europe you were safe to take and publish photographs that are taken from public ground – This is called Freedom of Panorama. When you were on vacation, you could take a photo from the London Eye and share it with your friends on Facebook*. If someone wanted to pay you for using this photo, that was okay as well. But this is about to change may destroy photography as we know it. Julia Reda, member of the European Parliament, tried to bring the Freedom of Panorama to all countries of the EU, as few countries like France and Italy don’t have such law yet. In the majority of countries such as the UK, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Croatia, you’re safe to take, publish and sell photos of public buildings when taken from public grounds. However, the current draft turned the proposal upside down. Instead of bringing the Freedom of Panorama to the few countries that don’t know such law yet, it would take it away from all those who do. With this, Street-, Travel- and Architecture-Photography would be dead as we know it. It is impossible to find out the architect of every public building in order to ask for permission before you can publish and possibly sell the photo. I therefore call on the members of the European Parliament to - Not limit the Freedom of Panorama in any way
and instead to - Bring the Freedom of Panorama to all member states of the EU
so that the European Citizens can be assured to act within the law when taking and publishing photographs from public buildings anywhere in the European Union. This is necessary to embrace our European Culture and Art! *As Julia Reda, member of the European Parliament, points out, even the private upload of a photograph on Facebook would need the consent of the architect, as with the upload you grant Facebook a license to commercially use the photograph. Please help by signing the petition - https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-save-the-freedom-of-photography-savefop-europarl-en
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 12:55 PM BST
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
New Update - Chingford Mount Cemetery
Mood:
a-ok
Topic: Updates
Chingford Mount Cemetery, East London was established in 1884 by the same company who owned the now congested Abney Park Cemetery in north London. The site purchased was known as the Mount Caroline Estate, so-called after the wife of the land owner. In 1975 new owners made an application to build houses on the unused portion of the cemetery, inline with fierce opposition from locals the application was duly rejected. As a consequence the cemetery became neglected with both it's chapel and lodges becoming victim to vandals and eventually the lodges were gutted and the chapel burnt to the ground with the loss of nearly all it's records. Chingford Mount is perhaps best known as the last resting place for the East End Gangsters the Kray Twins. The Kray family plot contains the graves of Ronnie & Reggie, brother Charlie, parents Violet & Charlie and Reggies first wife Frances Kray. http://www.darkdestiny.co.uk/chingford-mount-cemetery.html Another update coming within the next couple of weeks. Best Wishes Neil
Posted by Neil Bartlett DHyp M.A.E.P.H
at 2:15 PM BST
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