With Emma John, Historic Northampton

Behold and see as you pass by, as you are now so once was I.
 
Historic Northampton historian Emma John will give a tour of the Bridge Street Cemetery, discussing the long history of epigraphs (gravestone inscriptions). Some well-known phrases like the one above and Rest in Peace go back to Ancient Rome and were popular with early residents of Northampton. The tour will also cover how to “read” parts of a gravestone such as the inscription and engraving, which can provide critical clues about someone’s social status in life and death.
 
This program involves walking and standing for about an hour on uneven ground, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.