Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park
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A long term project to engage the community and sensitively conserve the previously neglected Victorian Wardsend Cemetery, on the banks of the River Don.
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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.
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.
February 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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.
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.
Help wanted.
Can anyone identify the clothing worn by the young woman in this portrait photo by W.T. Furniss who is buried at Wardsend.
It looks like work wear e.g. munitions worker (the period is right) but the scarf/neckerchief and fascinator(?) are a bit of a puzzle.
Can anyone identify the clothing worn by the young woman in this portrait photo by W.T. Furniss who is buried at Wardsend.
It looks like work wear e.g. munitions worker (the period is right) but the scarf/neckerchief and fascinator(?) are a bit of a puzzle.
February 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Help wanted.
Can anyone identify the clothing worn by the young woman in this portrait photo by W.T. Furniss who is buried at Wardsend.
It looks like work wear e.g. munitions worker (the period is right) but the scarf/neckerchief and fascinator(?) are a bit of a puzzle.
Can anyone identify the clothing worn by the young woman in this portrait photo by W.T. Furniss who is buried at Wardsend.
It looks like work wear e.g. munitions worker (the period is right) but the scarf/neckerchief and fascinator(?) are a bit of a puzzle.
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.
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.
February 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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.
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.
In a Sheffield garden. Nearly a record for us. Three foxes in the garden and another pair of eyes watching on from the hedge at the bottom.
February 14, 2026 at 6:52 AM
In a Sheffield garden. Nearly a record for us. Three foxes in the garden and another pair of eyes watching on from the hedge at the bottom.
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'I have found the joys of Heaven
I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
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I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
© British Newspaper Archive
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
'I have found the joys of Heaven
I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
© British Newspaper Archive
I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
© British Newspaper Archive
'I have found the joys of Heaven
I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
© British Newspaper Archive
I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
© British Newspaper Archive
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
'I have found the joys of Heaven
I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
© British Newspaper Archive
I am one of the angel band
To my head a crown is given
And a harp is in my hand'
Benjamin Ives died 13th February 1912 aged 77
'A veteran all-England champion ploughman and genial son of the soil.'
Sheffield Independent
16th Feb 1912
© British Newspaper Archive
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RESURGAM (I shall rise again).
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM
RESURGAM (I shall rise again).
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
RESURGAM (I shall rise again).
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM
RESURGAM (I shall rise again).
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
Frederick Stephen Goddard of Harcourt Road was a scripture reader at St. Philip's Church where he died suddenly in February 1913. He was 27.
Memorial photo by Jeff Allsebrook
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On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
February 11, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
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On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
February 11, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
On our volunteer sessions we often remove ivy from the memorials. The craftsmanship displayed in the stone carvings and the names and stories engraved on them were all meant to be seen. These few stones are all close together.
On this day in 1860.
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Lieutenant George Lambert VC died on the parade ground at Hillsborough Barracks on 10th February 1860.
Born in Markethill in Ireland, he served with the 84th Regiment of Foot and was awarded the VC for three separate acts of bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Lieutenant George Lambert VC died on the parade ground at Hillsborough Barracks on 10th February 1860.
Born in Markethill in Ireland, he served with the 84th Regiment of Foot and was awarded the VC for three separate acts of bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
February 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
On this day in 1860.
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Lieutenant George Lambert VC died on the parade ground at Hillsborough Barracks on 10th February 1860.
Born in Markethill in Ireland, he served with the 84th Regiment of Foot and was awarded the VC for three separate acts of bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Lieutenant George Lambert VC died on the parade ground at Hillsborough Barracks on 10th February 1860.
Born in Markethill in Ireland, he served with the 84th Regiment of Foot and was awarded the VC for three separate acts of bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
February 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Lieutenant George Lambert VC died on the parade ground at Hillsborough Barracks on 10th February 1860.
Born in Markethill in Ireland, he served with the 84th Regiment of Foot and was awarded the VC for three separate acts of bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Lieutenant George Lambert VC died on the parade ground at Hillsborough Barracks on 10th February 1860.
Born in Markethill in Ireland, he served with the 84th Regiment of Foot and was awarded the VC for three separate acts of bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
This morning committee member Sean checked the nest boxes had been cleaned out in readiness for this year's occupants.
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
This morning committee member Sean checked the nest boxes had been cleaned out in readiness for this year's occupants.
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The Barracks Obelisk stands on the site where the mortuary chapel once stood. It contains 33 names of soldiers from 8 different regiments who died at nearby Hillsborough Barracks from 1866 to 1869.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The Barracks Obelisk stands on the site where the mortuary chapel once stood. It contains 33 names of soldiers from 8 different regiments who died at nearby Hillsborough Barracks from 1866 to 1869.
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Anyone else need cheering up with some winter sunshine? ☀️
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
February 6, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Anyone else need cheering up with some winter sunshine? ☀️
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
The Barracks Obelisk stands on the site where the mortuary chapel once stood. It contains 33 names of soldiers from 8 different regiments who died at nearby Hillsborough Barracks from 1866 to 1869.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The Barracks Obelisk stands on the site where the mortuary chapel once stood. It contains 33 names of soldiers from 8 different regiments who died at nearby Hillsborough Barracks from 1866 to 1869.
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Anyone else need cheering up with some winter sunshine? ☀️
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
February 6, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Anyone else need cheering up with some winter sunshine? ☀️
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
These photos were taken on 8th February last year.
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Following on from Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield these stones, at the side of a footpath in a green space off Addy Street, are parts of the column of the Crimea Monument which stood at Moorhead. The memorial photo is somewhere between 1900 and 1919 www.picturesheffield.com Ref No: s07619.
February 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Following on from Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield these stones, at the side of a footpath in a green space off Addy Street, are parts of the column of the Crimea Monument which stood at Moorhead. The memorial photo is somewhere between 1900 and 1919 www.picturesheffield.com Ref No: s07619.
Following on from Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield these stones, at the side of a footpath in a green space off Addy Street, are parts of the column of the Crimea Monument which stood at Moorhead. The memorial photo is somewhere between 1900 and 1919 www.picturesheffield.com Ref No: s07619.
February 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Following on from Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield these stones, at the side of a footpath in a green space off Addy Street, are parts of the column of the Crimea Monument which stood at Moorhead. The memorial photo is somewhere between 1900 and 1919 www.picturesheffield.com Ref No: s07619.
Discovering that @imcmillan.bsky.social is on Bluesky has already made my day and it isn't even 8 o'clock. Good morning Ian. Last time I saw you was with Simon Armitage and LYR with Easington Colliery Brass Band at the wonderful Durham Miners Hall as part of Durham Brass Festival. A great night.
February 5, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Discovering that @imcmillan.bsky.social is on Bluesky has already made my day and it isn't even 8 o'clock. Good morning Ian. Last time I saw you was with Simon Armitage and LYR with Easington Colliery Brass Band at the wonderful Durham Miners Hall as part of Durham Brass Festival. A great night.
You can read more about Robert Sheffield here. Although he wasn't in the charge he has been included: chargeofthelightbrigade.com/allmen/allme...
February 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
You can read more about Robert Sheffield here. Although he wasn't in the charge he has been included: chargeofthelightbrigade.com/allmen/allme...
'Rocks and storms he'll fear no more'.
Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield died 2nd February 1914. He is buried at Wardsend. The inscription is from an old maritime hymn.
Funeral procession photo from British Newspaper Archive.
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Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield died 2nd February 1914. He is buried at Wardsend. The inscription is from an old maritime hymn.
Funeral procession photo from British Newspaper Archive.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:19 AM
'Rocks and storms he'll fear no more'.
Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield died 2nd February 1914. He is buried at Wardsend. The inscription is from an old maritime hymn.
Funeral procession photo from British Newspaper Archive.
wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/robert-sheff...
Crimea veteran Robert Sheffield died 2nd February 1914. He is buried at Wardsend. The inscription is from an old maritime hymn.
Funeral procession photo from British Newspaper Archive.
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On this day
Gunner Thomas Rippon, 795849 Royal Field Artillery 49th Divisional Ammunition Column, was killed in action near Berles au Bois on 2 February 1917. Buried at Hannescamps New Military Cemetery in France, he is remembered on the family memorial at Wardsend
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February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
On this day
Gunner Thomas Rippon, 795849 Royal Field Artillery 49th Divisional Ammunition Column, was killed in action near Berles au Bois on 2 February 1917. Buried at Hannescamps New Military Cemetery in France, he is remembered on the family memorial at Wardsend
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February 2, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Gunner Thomas Rippon, 795849 Royal Field Artillery 49th Divisional Ammunition Column, was killed in action near Berles au Bois on 2 February 1917. Buried at Hannescamps New Military Cemetery in France, he is remembered on the family memorial at Wardsend
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It never hurts to remind ourselves of the progress we've made. The approach and entrance to the cemetery feels safer and much more welcoming The first two photos are Google street view 2011. The last one was taken yesterday.
February 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
It never hurts to remind ourselves of the progress we've made. The approach and entrance to the cemetery feels safer and much more welcoming The first two photos are Google street view 2011. The last one was taken yesterday.