Headstone rubbing, Bellanaleck

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Headstone rubbing, Bellanaleck

Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 23 Jul 2014

Pictured outside the graveyard, the sculptor has to make alterations to a headstone. He is using a heelball stick which is a substance composed of lampblack and wax used for making rubbings or for polishing shoes. In addition to this the mobile phone was taken out to record the picture.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.295935
Longitude
-7.638754