askjeane

Status: Married with a menagerie of animals. Resides: Essex, UK.

Hobbies and interests: Art, music (everything from Gun's n' Rose's to Garbage) shopping, eating out (can't cook!), architecture, reading, travel, vintage champagne and a serious Louis Vuitton / Prada handbag addiction!

Studying: Mortuary Science. Member of MENSA.

Camera: Leica.

As a necropolis rambler, she is dubbed the ‘Headstone Hunter.’ As a photographer, she spends much of her time in the cemeteries of the UK and Paris, capturing angels, tombs, mausoleums, catacombs and vaults. As an artist, she creates her interpretation of monuments in oils. As a story teller, she reads epitaphs and researches some of the more obscure occupants to bring their stories to life. As a journalist, she reports and writes about the architecture of eternity for national newspapers and magazines including It's Fate, National Geographic, Paranormal, Prediction, Chat, Grazia, Fate and Fortune and has been interviewed by the BBC 3 times. Associate member of The National Federation of Cemetery Friends: http://www.cemeteryfriends.org.uk/index.html

Jeane is a bona fide 'Lady' but only uses her title when helping to raise funds for charity or occasionally blagging entry to somewhere fully booked!

Victorian architect Arthur Beresford Pite (1861 – 1934) is buried in West Norwood cemetery, South London. His grave has sustained much damage, the copper plaques with names and inscriptions are missing and part of the grave is suffering from subsidence. Pite was responsible for many great buildings both in London and abroad including Burlington Arcade Piccadilly, Christ Church Brixton, Kampala Cathedral Uganda, Holy Trinity church in Clapham and of course 30 Euston Square where I worked for many years. I have set up a fund to carry out the necessary repairs and to restore his monument. All donations to the Pite Memorial Restoration Project no matter how small will be gratefully received thank you.

Payments direct to bank account.

Barclays Bank

Sort code: 20 04 96

A/C number 70970220

*LATEST NEWS*

Newspaper and magazine articles

Cemetery photography in Twisted Dreams - new Oct issue out (see bottom of next page.)

Cemetery photography illustrating Worlds Within Worlds Beyond -.out now (see bottom of next page.)

Cover photography for “A walk in the moonlight" and "Where Angels fear to tread" by Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc see: http://www.lulu.com/content/2410713

Cover photography for Epitaph magazine out now.

Interviews etc

Filming my documentary - see Stories page and slideshow on next page.

Listen to my interview with BBC South East : Here

BBC London interview: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2007/08/07/cemetery_jeane_trend_hill_feature.shtml

Silent Cities by Jeane Trend-Hill

Silent Cities Volume's 1, 2 and 3, a collection of stunning images from the cemeteries of the UK and Paris.

Silent Cities 2009 calendar now available

Those who have walked before us – a small collection of some of my most popular ghost stories.

The story of Magic - a heart-warming tale based on a true story

Arthur Beresford Pite, discovering the life and works of an architect.

Dead Funny, a photo-book.

Arthur has left the buildings. New book about the continuing story of Arthur.

All available from: http://stores.lulu.com/jeanetrendhill or see Lulu shop below.

Silent Cities online store

Purchase a selection of clothing, gifts and cards featuring angels. You’ll find over 70 items including mugs, bags, t-shirts, mouse mats, cards and more at: http://www.cafepress.com/silentcities

Magic the blackbird merchandise - Online store at: http://www.cafepress.com/magicblackbird

ARTwear – A range of items depicting Arthur Beresford Pite and his designs:http://www.cafepress.com/pite

Artwork and photography

My photography and art work is available for cd, dvd sleeves, book covers, illustration etc. My work has previously been used by bestselling US horror author Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc – Book cover, “A walk in the moonlight”, illustrations - Twisted Dreams and Worlds Within Worlds Beyond, Epitaphs magazine cover, advertising, posters and displays. Reasonable rates and often free for charity in return for a credit. Please e mail me for further details or your requirements. 1000s of stock photos. If you don’t see what you want please ask. Other types of photographs are also available (see slide show above.)

Cemetery photography Some people ask me why I find cemeteries so fascinating. To me they are filled with interesting monuments and amazing history. Sadly many of the older graves are crumbling and burial space is being reclaimed by local authorities or nature. I like to take photographs and help to preserve a little of our history and heritage for future generations to see. I am also involved with the preservation and restoration of monuments. People from all over the world visit this website and tell me how much they enjoy my photos and the research I have done on some of the graves occupants so I guess I must be doing something right!

Readings Do you want to know what the future holds? Have a problem, require help in making a decision or would like a connection with loved ones who have passed over? I am a psychic, parapsychologist and counselor with many years of experience. My accurate and confidential readings can provide you with the help, closure and guidance you need. I have been psychic since childhood and do a small number of private readings when time permits. The readings are from photographs which can either be sent or e mailed. I don't limit the number of photographs you can send me or the number of questions you may ask. Each reading takes me approx two hours to prepare and includes past, present and future tarot and some astrology. If you have any questions following the reading or something is not clear, I will answer via e mail at no further charge. The cost of a reading is £40. I accept GBP cheques and postal orders. Please e mail me for further details.

Investigations I accept bookings to conduct paranormal investigations in London and the South Essex area. I carry out my investigations in a relaxed manner, there is nothing secret and you can be present and participate as much or little as you wish and ask anything. Fee £50.

Articles I am an author and also write articles for national newspapers and magazines on the paranormal and related subjects. For media inquiries / bookings etc, please e mail.

Photography My Photos are available for cd, dvd sleeves, book covers, illustration etc. My work has previously been used by bestselling US horror author Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc – Book cover for ‘A walk in the moonlight’, illustrations – ‘Twisted Dreams’ and ‘Worlds Within Worlds Beyond’, ‘Epitaphs’ magazine cover, advertising posters and displays. Please contact me for rates / further details. Most prints on this site are available to buy, see bottom of this page.