Gone But Not Forgotten NSW | Research Portfolio & Study Hub, Archaeology, Anthropology & Heritage Research

Tracing NSW stories through cemeteries and heritage

About

Gone But Not Forgotten NSW is my research base for exploring cemeteries, community memory, and heritage landscapes across New South Wales, bringing together archaeology, anthropology, archival sources, and lived stories in one evolving, publicly accessible portfolio.

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A meticulously arranged archival research desk in a quiet heritage reading room, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. At the center lies an open, yellowed ledger from a 19th-century New South Wales cemetery register, its inked names and dates beautifully preserved. Around it are neatly stacked acid-free boxes, a linen-bound notebook, a magnifying glass, and soft cotton gloves resting on a dark timber surface with visible grain. Diffused daylight filters through high sash windows, illuminating floating dust motes and casting gentle, ordered shadows. In the softly blurred background, tall shelves of labelled archival volumes recede in perspective. Photographic realism with sharp focus on the ledger and shallow depth behind, creating an atmosphere of quiet scholarship, precision, and respect for the fragility of historical memory.

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An expansive, aerial photographic view of a historic New South Wales cemetery integrated into the surrounding landscape. Neatly aligned rows of varied headstones—sandstone, marble, and granite—form subtle geometric patterns against a tapestry of muted green lawn, scattered native shrubs, and winding gravel paths. A small, ornate stone chapel with a slate roof anchors the upper third of the composition, while weathered iron fences segment family plots below. Soft overcast light from a high, clouded sky produces even, shadowless illumination, allowing intricate details to be clearly visible. The mood is contemplative and analytical, suitable for heritage mapping and landscape archaeology. Photographic realism with crisp focus across the entire frame, emphasizing spatial relationships and long-term human interaction with place.
A close-up, highly detailed photographic study of a partially unearthed ceramic artifact at a New South Wales archaeological test pit. A fragment of blue-and-white transfer-printed pottery, its glazed surface cracked and soil-stained, rests in situ within compacted ochre and umber earth layers. A precisely positioned metric scale and a discreet, handwritten context label border the fragment, hinting at systematic excavation. Soft, diffused shade from a canopy tent creates even lighting, with subtle shadows defining the texture of soil clumps and tiny quartz grains. Shot from directly above with sharp focus and high resolution, the background gently softens at the frame’s edge. The mood is methodical and scholarly, highlighting the intersection of material culture, fieldwork, and careful documentation in heritage research.
A refined genealogical research still life arranged on a dark wood table, representing New South Wales family and burial history studies. At the center, a large, unfolded parchment-style family tree diagram radiates branching lines and neatly handwritten names. Surrounding it are sepia-toned photographs of headstones, a vintage fountain pen, and a bound volume titled “NSW Burial Records 1850–1900”. A laptop, partially visible at the edge of the frame, displays a softly glowing map of regional cemeteries, its cool light contrasting with the table’s warm tones. Warm pendant lighting from above creates gentle pools of illumination and delicate shadows that emphasize paper textures and ink strokes. Photographic realism, shot at an oblique angle with moderate depth of field, conveys a sophisticated, studious atmosphere of methodical ancestral discovery.

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