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.
Wardsend was the cemetery for St. Philip's Church from the 21st June 1857. St Philip's used to stand at the junction of Infirmary Rd and Penistone Rd near the Globe Works. The church and the Globe Works (bottom right in the second photo) can be seen in this 1939 aerial photo from Britain from Above.
November 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wardsend was the cemetery for St. Philip's Church from the 21st June 1857. St Philip's used to stand at the junction of Infirmary Rd and Penistone Rd near the Globe Works. The church and the Globe Works (bottom right in the second photo) can be seen in this 1939 aerial photo from Britain from Above.
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As usual I went up to lay a wreath on the CWGC 'Sheffield (St. Philip) Wardsend Church Cemetery' screen wall at City Road Cemetery. I've emailed the CWGC Regional Manager to suggest that it could do with a bit of a clean. We will continue to request that official commemoration return to Wardsend
As usual I went up to lay a wreath on the CWGC 'Sheffield (St. Philip) Wardsend Church Cemetery' screen wall at City Road Cemetery. I've emailed the CWGC Regional Manager to suggest that it could do with a bit of a clean. We will continue to request that official commemoration return to Wardsend
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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As usual I went up to lay a wreath on the CWGC 'Sheffield (St. Philip) Wardsend Church Cemetery' screen wall at City Road Cemetery. I've emailed the CWGC Regional Manager to suggest that it could do with a bit of a clean. We will continue to request that official commemoration return to Wardsend
As usual I went up to lay a wreath on the CWGC 'Sheffield (St. Philip) Wardsend Church Cemetery' screen wall at City Road Cemetery. I've emailed the CWGC Regional Manager to suggest that it could do with a bit of a clean. We will continue to request that official commemoration return to Wardsend
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Thanks too to Wates Property Services who made us so welcome after the service. We were pleased to be joined by Dr. Julie MacDonald DL pictured here with Meghan and the students from Parkwood Academy.
Thanks too to Wates Property Services who made us so welcome after the service. We were pleased to be joined by Dr. Julie MacDonald DL pictured here with Meghan and the students from Parkwood Academy.
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Thanks too to Wates Property Services who made us so welcome after the service. We were pleased to be joined by Dr. Julie MacDonald DL pictured here with Meghan and the students from Parkwood Academy.
Thanks too to Wates Property Services who made us so welcome after the service. We were pleased to be joined by Dr. Julie MacDonald DL pictured here with Meghan and the students from Parkwood Academy.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Remembrance Service. Special thanks to the Y9 students from Parkwood Academy who worked with Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) and staff from the school to develop and lead the service. They were a credit to the school and to themselves.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Remembrance Service. Special thanks to the Y9 students from Parkwood Academy who worked with Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) and staff from the school to develop and lead the service. They were a credit to the school and to themselves.
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Remembrance Service. Special thanks to the Y9 students from Parkwood Academy who worked with Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) and staff from the school to develop and lead the service. They were a credit to the school and to themselves.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Remembrance Service. Special thanks to the Y9 students from Parkwood Academy who worked with Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) and staff from the school to develop and lead the service. They were a credit to the school and to themselves.
It's about time we had quiet or silent fireworks don't you think? The poor wildlife like our fox friends have to run the gauntlet every night for about a week. I'm sure they must get accustomed to an extent but it doesn't stop them getting spooked by them.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It's about time we had quiet or silent fireworks don't you think? The poor wildlife like our fox friends have to run the gauntlet every night for about a week. I'm sure they must get accustomed to an extent but it doesn't stop them getting spooked by them.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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I forgot to take a team photo at our volunteer session so here's a last minute half-team photo! Thanks everyone
Tasks included continuing to clear the front bank, removing ivy from memorials and litter picking.
We were very lucky with the weather. Wardsend always looks lovely in the Autumn sunshine.
Tasks included continuing to clear the front bank, removing ivy from memorials and litter picking.
We were very lucky with the weather. Wardsend always looks lovely in the Autumn sunshine.
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I forgot to take a team photo at our volunteer session so here's a last minute half-team photo! Thanks everyone
Tasks included continuing to clear the front bank, removing ivy from memorials and litter picking.
We were very lucky with the weather. Wardsend always looks lovely in the Autumn sunshine.
Tasks included continuing to clear the front bank, removing ivy from memorials and litter picking.
We were very lucky with the weather. Wardsend always looks lovely in the Autumn sunshine.
Autumn at Wardsend. A short video taken after this morning's volunteer session.
November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Autumn at Wardsend. A short video taken after this morning's volunteer session.
Friends of Wardsend Cemetery invite you to join us for our Remembrance Service on 11th November.
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Friends of Wardsend Cemetery invite you to join us for our Remembrance Service on 11th November.
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
A misty Autumn day at Wardsend. Photo from November 2017.
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A misty Autumn day at Wardsend. Photo from November 2017.
In 2020, forty years after the CWGC memorials were removed, in a joint project with Wates Living Space, Victoria Cross Trust and the Royal British Legion, the Friends of Wardsend Cemetery found and marked the 16 graves with wooden crosses inspired by the temporary markers widely used in WW1.
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In 2020, forty years after the CWGC memorials were removed, in a joint project with Wates Living Space, Victoria Cross Trust and the Royal British Legion, the Friends of Wardsend Cemetery found and marked the 16 graves with wooden crosses inspired by the temporary markers widely used in WW1.
Perfect 👍
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Corporal Joseph Spencer Redfern
10520 14th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Died 02/11/1916 aged 42
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Lest we forget
10520 14th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Died 02/11/1916 aged 42
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Lest we forget
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Corporal Joseph Spencer Redfern
10520 14th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Died 02/11/1916 aged 42
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Lest we forget
10520 14th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Died 02/11/1916 aged 42
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Lest we forget
A big thank you to everyone who came on our Fungi Walk with Ziggy yesterday. The 23 people who joined us included a number of enthusiasts who were more than happy to share their considerable knowledge adding to the enjoyment of the event on a beautiful Autumn morning.
Full list of fungi to follow.
Full list of fungi to follow.
November 2, 2025 at 7:13 AM
A big thank you to everyone who came on our Fungi Walk with Ziggy yesterday. The 23 people who joined us included a number of enthusiasts who were more than happy to share their considerable knowledge adding to the enjoyment of the event on a beautiful Autumn morning.
Full list of fungi to follow.
Full list of fungi to follow.
Autumn colour at Wardsend this morning. The River Don, the entrance to the cemetery taken from the bridge and a view from the top of the main path near the old Sheffield to Manchester railway line.
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Autumn colour at Wardsend this morning. The River Don, the entrance to the cemetery taken from the bridge and a view from the top of the main path near the old Sheffield to Manchester railway line.
A reminder that it's our annual Fungi Walk tomorrow.
As usual it's being led by Ziggy of Sorby Fungus Group. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable but he's also a fun guy to be with.
As usual it's being led by Ziggy of Sorby Fungus Group. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable but he's also a fun guy to be with.
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A reminder that it's our annual Fungi Walk tomorrow.
As usual it's being led by Ziggy of Sorby Fungus Group. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable but he's also a fun guy to be with.
As usual it's being led by Ziggy of Sorby Fungus Group. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable but he's also a fun guy to be with.
Friends of Wardsend Cemetery invite you to join us for our Remembrance Service on 11th November.
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Friends of Wardsend Cemetery invite you to join us for our Remembrance Service on 11th November.
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
Meghan Tipping (Rooted in Talk) has been working with Year 9 students from Parkwood Academy to develop, and participate in, the order of service.
Tuesday 11th November
10.30am for a 10.45am start
In a Sheffield garden. A show of affection yesterday evening.
October 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In a Sheffield garden. A show of affection yesterday evening.
I guess we'll never know who this handsome chap is but this photograph was taken by W.T. Furniss Jnr.
who joined his father in his photography business.
Tragically he was killed in 1917 fighting with the KOYLI and is remembered at the CWGC Tyne Cot Cemetery.
W.T. Furniss Snr. is buried at Wardsend.
who joined his father in his photography business.
Tragically he was killed in 1917 fighting with the KOYLI and is remembered at the CWGC Tyne Cot Cemetery.
W.T. Furniss Snr. is buried at Wardsend.
October 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I guess we'll never know who this handsome chap is but this photograph was taken by W.T. Furniss Jnr.
who joined his father in his photography business.
Tragically he was killed in 1917 fighting with the KOYLI and is remembered at the CWGC Tyne Cot Cemetery.
W.T. Furniss Snr. is buried at Wardsend.
who joined his father in his photography business.
Tragically he was killed in 1917 fighting with the KOYLI and is remembered at the CWGC Tyne Cot Cemetery.
W.T. Furniss Snr. is buried at Wardsend.
This Saturday 1st November join us for our annual Fungi Walk with Ziggy Zenkans of Sorby Fungus Group.
11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Unfortunately the event isn't suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
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11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Unfortunately the event isn't suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/whatson/
October 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This Saturday 1st November join us for our annual Fungi Walk with Ziggy Zenkans of Sorby Fungus Group.
11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Unfortunately the event isn't suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/whatson/
11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Unfortunately the event isn't suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/whatson/
In a Sheffield garden. This young fox looked a bit unsure as to what to do when it encountered one of the neighbourhood cats. It made itself look bigger and stared intently, while the cat stayed put, played it cool and stared back. It was the young fox that blinked first.
October 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In a Sheffield garden. This young fox looked a bit unsure as to what to do when it encountered one of the neighbourhood cats. It made itself look bigger and stared intently, while the cat stayed put, played it cool and stared back. It was the young fox that blinked first.
Ghost at Wardsend? 👻
This reply suggests that TW's sighting of a ghost was a case of mistaken identity.
It would also appear that the most frightening element of the report was very possibly T. W. 's style of writing.
Sheffield Independent Tuesday 10 June 1862
©British Newspaper Archive
This reply suggests that TW's sighting of a ghost was a case of mistaken identity.
It would also appear that the most frightening element of the report was very possibly T. W. 's style of writing.
Sheffield Independent Tuesday 10 June 1862
©British Newspaper Archive
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Ghost at Wardsend? 👻
This reply suggests that TW's sighting of a ghost was a case of mistaken identity.
It would also appear that the most frightening element of the report was very possibly T. W. 's style of writing.
Sheffield Independent Tuesday 10 June 1862
©British Newspaper Archive
This reply suggests that TW's sighting of a ghost was a case of mistaken identity.
It would also appear that the most frightening element of the report was very possibly T. W. 's style of writing.
Sheffield Independent Tuesday 10 June 1862
©British Newspaper Archive
A date for your diaries: Fungi Walk with Ziggy Senkans
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October 21, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A date for your diaries: Fungi Walk with Ziggy Senkans
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October sunshine in Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park.
October 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
October sunshine in Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park.