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User / Julie Rutherford* / Detail of tomb chest of Frederick Richards Leyland, c.1892, by Edward Burne-Jones. Brompton Cemetery , London
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Leyland was a wealthy ship owner who was a patron of Victorian avant garde art.
The chest tomb is made from Portland stone, with a copper roof, and is covered with floral copper work. The wrought iron railings that surround it are topped with ornate lilies. It’s the only tomb created by Edward Burne-Jones, who is best known as a painter and stained glass designer. It’s listed Grade 2* by Historic England for its significance.
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  • Taken: Jun 15, 2020
  • Uploaded: Jul 29, 2020
  • Updated: Jul 14, 2023