Happy International Women's Day!
Most of the stories associated with our working class Victorian cemetery tend to be male dominated. Our Women of Wardsend Cemetery self-guided audio trail sheds light on the lives of 9 women buried at Wardsend.
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This memorial at Wardsend has the following inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH, THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH CRESSWELL WHO DIED MARCH 6TH 1949, AGED 63 YEARS. I MISS YOU BECAUSE I LOVE YOU, YOU WERE DEARER THAN SILVER OR GOLD.
'I miss you because I love you.
You were dearer than silver or gold.'
'In loving memory of Joseph, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Cresswell'
Joseph died on 6th March 1949. He was 63 .
This memorial at Wardsend has the following inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH, THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH CRESSWELL WHO DIED MARCH 6TH 1949, AGED 63 YEARS. I MISS YOU BECAUSE I LOVE YOU, YOU WERE DEARER THAN SILVER OR GOLD.
'I miss you because I love you.
You were dearer than silver or gold.'
'In loving memory of Joseph, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Cresswell'
Joseph died on 6th March 1949. He was 63 .
Tonight's Worm Moon over Sheffield.
On this day in 1945.
Harry was killed in action in the final weeks of the war, on 3rd March 1945. He was 20.
He is commemorated at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery and remembered on the family memorial at Wardsend. You can read more about Harry here: wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/wilson-harry...
A little friend joined us, singing quietly as he or she hopped around our feet looking for tasty treats.
A little friend joined us, singing quietly as he or she hopped around our feet looking for tasty treats.
Thank you to everyone who came to our volunteer session. We cut back the large rhododendron, controlling an invasive species, and improving sight lines, exposed some of the walls near the site of the Sexton's house and removed brambles and ivy to allow the bluebells room to flourish.
Monday.
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'Weep not for me my life is past.
I loved you all while life did last.
Grieve not for me nor sorrow make.
But love each other for my sake.'
James
The beloved husband of Esther Dancer who departed this life November 30th 1889 Aged 52 years.
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Also the above named Esther Dancer who departed this life February 25th 1921 aged 83 years
Re-united
This inscription is on one of the many headstones which line the main path but have their back to it.
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'Weep not for me my life is past.
I loved you all while life did last.
Grieve not for me nor sorrow make.
But love each other for my sake.'
James
The beloved husband of Esther Dancer who departed this life November 30th 1889 Aged 52 years.
Huge thanks to @winterroom.bsky.social for the research and photos.
Jonathan and Mary had 13 children. Three adult children (2 married, 1 unmarried) are buried in a grave in Walkley Cemetery. Another married son is buried in the same cemetery, but in an unmarked grave. One married daughter is buried in Massachusetts. One adult son Luther can't be traced after 1871.
The Hall family headstone at Wardsend
On the 12th inst., suddenly, of typhus fever, George Washington, infant son, aged 1 year and 3 months. On the 20th inst., Mary Ann, fourth daughter, aged 12 years, on the 22nd inst., Elizabeth, third daughter, aged 14 years, and Albert Jonathan, third son, aged 3 years, and on the 24th inst., Emma Louisa, sixth daughter, aged 6 years, the beloved children of Mr. Jonathan Hall, Howard View, Steel-bank.
No words can convey the tragedy which befell the Hall family in Feb 1862 losing 5 children in 12 days & buried over 9
George 12th buried 16th
Mary 20th buried 23rd
Albert & Elizabeth 22nd buried 24th
Emma 24th buried 25th
George died from Typhus which was the likely cause of death of his siblings.
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Apologies I meant to post this last Thursday. Remembering Private Oliver Maltby who died on the 19th February 1918 aged 30.
You can read more about Oliver here:
wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/maltby-olive...
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Oliver is remembered on the screen wall at City Road Cemetery and his grave is one of the 16 at Wardsend which we found and marked with wooden crosses in November 2020.
We are disappointed that @cwgc.bsky.social turned down our request that commemoration of these 16 men be returned to Wardsend.
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Apologies I meant to post this last Thursday. Remembering Private Oliver Maltby who died on the 19th February 1918 aged 30.
You can read more about Oliver here:
wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/maltby-olive...
Happy #ThickTrunkTuesday
Afternoon sunshine filtering through our wonderful multi-trunked oak casting shadows on a headstone.
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Yellow brain, golden jelly fungus, yellow trembler or witch's butter. Take your pick.
Tremella mesenterica spotted on this afternoon's walk. Also this lovely robin kept us company for a while.
A brief spell of sunshine yesterday illuminated the entrance to the wooded part of our Victorian cemetery.
In a Sheffield garden.
Plenty of fox activity at the moment. I'm not sure but I think this might be two pregnant vixens.
The weather wasn't the best for our bird survey this morning but it brightened up for a few minutes at the end.
Just confirming the bird survey this morning is going ahead.
The forecast is for light rain and the footpaths will be muddy in places to please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. See you later
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'Sudden death and sudden glory'
James Ball, co-founder of Burgon and Ball, died on the 15th February 1902 aged 77.
Once exporters of sheep shears around the world the company is now better known for its RHS endorsed gardening tools and other accessories.
Charles Burgon is also buried at Wardsend.
'Sudden death and sudden glory'
James Ball, co-founder of Burgon and Ball, died on the 15th February 1902 aged 77.
Once exporters of sheep shears around the world the company is now better known for its RHS endorsed gardening tools and other accessories.
Charles Burgon is also buried at Wardsend.
As today is Valentine's Day a bicycle made for two might have been more appropriate.
Photo by W. T. Furniss Jnr. who joined his father in the photography business. Tragically he was killed in 1917 fighting with the KOYLI and is remembered at Tyne Cot Cemetery
W.T. Furniss Snr. is buried at Wardsend.
I read today that munitions worker inspired smock dresses were fashionable after the war. Is there a possibility that she's wearing one or are you pretty sure it's work wear?
