Written word.

Hi there. Welcome to my page of rambles. Thanks for visiting.

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I would really like to get this page going however,

I don't currently have too many ideas that can be uploaded therefore, I will be doing some book reviews!

I know that this is a really big on the world of Youtube, and I probably seem like I need to get with the times but, I like writing & would like to practice.

If you are interested, feel free to follow me. I am a young, aspiring Journalist that would appreciate feedback. 

My first book review will probably be Morrissey's autobiography although I need to finish it first. 

Stay tuned. 

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I got into the NCTJ journalism course.

So pleased! Can't wait to get started.

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You're the smell before rain, you're the blood in my veins

Brand New

I love Lyrics.

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Crossbones - A Beautiful Sight in a World of Chaos.

Hidden in the hustle and bustle of Southwark, London, is a remarkable historic site which has attracted a large amount of attention throughout time.  

You are greeted by a set of large iron gates, covered from left to right, top to bottom in ribbons and trinkets. Many of the ribbons read names and burnt out candles were all around. Hidden in the centre of the gates was a plaque which read ‘Crossbones Graveyard’.

  This burial ground is made up of mainly prostitutes and more than 60% of the skeletons here are said to be those of children. Those that were denied a Christian burial would end up here and it is said to have become a pit for many of the deaths caused by the Great Plague.

Crossbones was well known by the 19th century and became a regular spot for body-snatchers who were seeking test subjects for anatomy classes in Guy’s Hospital. In 1853 the site was closed down due to being ‘overcharged with dead’ and in 1883 an attempted sale was made void under the Disused Burial Grounds Act. In the 90’s, roughly 148 skeletons were removed due to London Underground development, and this was said to be less than 1% of the bodies buried here.

When I arrived I was overwhelmed by the offerings and the tranquillity. Feelings of sadness hit me however, then realisation hit; hundreds, perhaps thousands of people from all over the world have visited and paid their respects to the dead, this restored my faith humanity. It proved that human beings in this materialistic world are still compassionate thankfully!

A beautiful sight in a world of chaos; Crossbones made me momentarily forget about the built up surroundings of London and see the real beauty within.

In the present day, the gates are locked; however there are ceremonies held at Crossbones 

Graveyard on Halloween and the 23rd of each month where people will leave offerings to pay their respects to the ‘Outcast Dead’. Friends of Crossbones are hoping that the site will be opened up to the general public as a community garden and progress has already been made when rubbish was cleared and wild garden seeds were sown on the 23rd of April 2007. It is said that the wild garden is tended to by an ‘invisible gardener’.

For more information please visit www.crossbones.org.uk

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So...

I am currently trying to start a career in Journalism/Writing in general. If you like writing, reading or even just arty things please keep an eye & I will try and post regularly! 

Cheers x