Welcome to the website and blog of mortuary archaeologist, death historian and best-selling author Lorraine Evans. Focusing on new research and finds in the world of archaeology and history, this website will act as a hub for all Lorraine's archaeological passions, namely non-conformist burial sites, deviant burial practices, graveyards, historical death rituals, and anything out of the ordinary.
The accompanying sister site, Morte Photography and Research, which focuses on the surveying and recording of burial grounds throughout Scotland, can be found at http://www.mortephotography.co.uk
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New Book Release June 2023
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The Life of a Medical Officer in World War One documents the experiences of Captain Harry Gordon Parker, a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps. A Regimental Medical Officer for the 2nd Manchester's Regiment, not only does it give the reader a rare insight into the conflict that engulfed Europe from 1914-1918 but also offers an honest assessment of the obligations undertaken by Medical Officers on the Western Front. It gives a first-hand account of the carnage and the horrors of Arras, the Somme and Ypres and documents the Royal Army Medical Corps Chain of Evacuation, from the frontline to hospital bases sited along the coastline and beyond. It also reveals the challenges faced by civilian doctors in adapting to a new military regime, in addition to the trials of infected wounds, gas poisoning and shell shock. But not all is gloom and doom. A light-hearted assessment of military red tape is commented upon, including regiment life, trench foot and lice!
Available via link below, all good book shops and Amazon
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Life-of-a-Medical-Officer-in-WWI-Hardback/p/23196
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Coming this Autumn 2023
Symbols of Mortality - An Exhibition in Orkney Museum by Lorraine Evans, Exploring Orkney's Rich Funerary Art and Architecture. Opening from 7th October - 4th November. Further Details Available Soon.
A mini-online exhibition is also being planned, to cater fo those who do not live in the UK, and for those who are unable to travel to Orkney. An accompanying exhibition catalogue is also in the pipeline and Fine Art prints will be available to purchase. A full events programme is currently being organised, and will include a variety of talks, both online and otherwise, gallery introductions and cemetery tours. A specific web page will be available to view on the Menu bar shortly. Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries.