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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Remembering: Private Thomas Reginald Middleton - WG 29701 7th Bn KOYLI Thomas died of his wounds at King George’s Hospital, London on 3rd October 1917. He was buried at Wardsend on the 8th. He was 19. You can read more about Thomas here: wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/middleton-th...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This Holditch family portrait was taken by photographer William T. Furniss who is buried at Wardsend. I can't find anyone by the name of Holditch buried at Wardsend but I rather liked it and thought someone on here might recognise them.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Remembering: A.B William Wales Tyneside Z/8298 Drake Bn RND, RNVR 'Killed in action at Cambrai, September 28th 1918 aged 20' wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/wales-willia...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Following on from Sunday's enjoyable Heritage Open Days event, yesterday saw our monthly bird survey. It's always nice to see some new surveyors join the regulars and thanks to Anthony from Don Catchment Rivers Trust for leading it.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A lovely morning and a great turnout for our #HeritageOpenDays event including Hugh's fascinating tour 'Sweat of the brow, edge to a blade, milk from the cow The working lives of Wardsend's labourers, cutlers, cowkeepers and so many more of the true builders of Sheffield as an industrial powerhouse

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Remembering today: Corporal William Alcock 11874 7th Bn KOYLI William died of wounds on 20th September 1917. He was 21. William is buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery and is commemorated with his brother on the memorial in St Stephen’s Church, Fawcett Road and on the family memorial at Wardsend

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tomorrow's event is free but there will be an opportunity to buy our books and popular tote bags. Wardsend guidebook £3.00 Footsteps of Furniss £2.00 Tote bag £5.00 (a bargain!) #HeritageOpenDays

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Free Heritage Open Days event 'Sheffield’s Working Heritage' Tomorrow (Sunday) 10am - 1pm Tour 11am - 12pm Self-guided trails Family friendly nature inspired creative activities share.google/YMH4VeCJYjot... #heritageopendays

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

1/2 A popular local travel blogger recently paid a brief visit to Wardsend and described it as eerie. I wonder how he would have described it yesterday as the wind stirred the trees and dappled light played across the stones; the scene alive with constantly changing light.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Another view of the River Don at Wardsend. This time looking upstream. Ducks ducking, dippers dipping and wagtails tail wagging. We regularly see kingfishers here too. So much more life beneath the surface.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#HeritageOpenDays More information here: Wardsend Cemetery: Sheffield’s Working Heritage share.google/YMH4VeCJYjot...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#HeritageOpenDays More information here: Wardsend Cemetery: Sheffield’s Working Heritage share.google/YMH4VeCJYjot...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Remembering on this day: Corporal William Bailey Plant 3321 1/8th Bn London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) Killed in action 15/09/1916 aged 38 You can read more about William here: wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/plant-willia...

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PLANT, WILLIAM BAILEY

Corporal William Bailey Plant 3321 1/8th Bn London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)Died 15/09/1916Aged 38 Family History William was born in early 1878, the son of John and Ann Plant, the eldest of th…

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our volunteer session, including our good friends the North Sheffield Conservation Group who provided tea and cake. Some of the group cut back overgrown vegetation in the car park while others tidied the chapel site ahead of next Sunday's HOD event.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

More information here: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e... How to find us: wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/how-to-find-...

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David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Busy weekend at Bill's Mother's 2 - Is #Sheffield still England's biggest village? A new 🏞️ post from Commoner's Muck - abitblackoverbillsmothers.substack.com/p/the-big-vi...

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The Big Village

Do we still live in the biggest village in England?

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David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Busy weekend at Bill's Mother's 1 - Autumn 🏞️🦉🗞️What's On Out There 🌳🚶🚲🏃for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity #PeakDistrict - abitblackoverbillsmothers.substack.com/p/whats-on-o...

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What's On Out There? - Autumn 2026

The news, links and listings post for Sheffield and the northern Peak District.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Heritage Open Days 2026 Sunday 20th September 10.00am - 1.00pm Tour 11.00am Click on link for details: Wardsend Cemetery: Sheffield’s Working Heritage share.google/ehLNorWrvrzH...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Remembering today: Lance Sergeant John Dolphin R/4084 13th Bn King’s Royal Rifle Corps John died of wounds on 26 August 1918. He was buried in Bagneux British Cemetery. His name is engraved on the family headstone in Wardsend wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/dolphin-john...

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DOLPHIN, JOHN

Lance Sergeant John Dolphin R/4084 13th Bn King’s Royal Rifle Corps Died 26/08/1918 Aged 24 Family History John was born in 1894, the son of William and Annie Dolphin of 28 Dun Street. He was bapti…

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sheffieldgarden.bsky.social @sheffieldgarden.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Good morning from Sheffield 🌄

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Volunteer session this morning 15th August 10.00am - 12.30pm Click on link below for further details. NB we will be without Ranger support today so please bring your own tools e.g. secateurs, loppers, shears. Also gloves and sturdy footwear and please dress appropriately for the weather.

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sheffieldgarden.bsky.social @sheffieldgarden.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Good morning from Sheffield. I wonder what the weather's going to do today.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Private William Edward Fry 3/2118 2nd Bn York and Lancs Died 09/08/1915 aged 22 Listed as missing at Hooge on 19 August 1915, having been missing since the 9th. On 2nd May 1916 it was accepted for official purposes that he had died on or after that date wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/fry-william-...

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FRY, WILLIAM EDWARD

Private William Edward Fry 3/2118 2nd Bn York and Lancs Died 09/08/1915Aged 22 Family History William was born in the second quarter of 1893, the son of John Frederick and Sarah Annie Fry. In 1901 …

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Reminder! Butterfly Survey tomorrow 10th August 10.00 am - 12.00 Wardsend Cemetery, Livesey Street, S6 2ET Free parking is available over the bridge by the cemetery, and along Livesey Street. The survey involves walking up steps, footpaths and some steep hills. There are no toilets on site.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Apologies for not sharing this last weekend Private Frederick Henry Butler 4546714 8th Bn Royal East Kent Regiment was killed in action 1st August 1943. He was 22 He is remembered on the family memorial at Wardsend and the CWGC Cassino Memorial in Italy wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/butler-frede...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Sheffield's oldest church, St. James's, built in 1789, and badly damaged in the blitz, is being demolished to make room for a new church house. Human remains from the crypt are being re-interred at Wardsend Cemetery. Owlerton. Bradford Observer Tuesday 22 August 1950 © British Newspaper Archive

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I'm shamed and embarrassed 😊 What can I say? Other than that the promo clearly worked better than the AI (There's a lesson in there somewhere). All the details are in the post and you can find the proper poster here, hopefully error free 🤞

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

More shameless AI jiggery-pokery. Free family nature event next Tuesday. We'd love to see you there. BioBlitz Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park Tuesday 11th August 11am - 3pm Organised by Don Catchment Rivers Trust.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Remembering Private Ernest Hides who died some time between the 6th and 9th August 1915. He was 23. Ernest was killed at the Battle of Lone Pine, one of the most brutal of the Gallipoli campaign. He is remembered on the family memorial at Wardsend. wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/hides-ernest...

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HIDES, ERNEST

Private Ernest Hides 499 4th Battalion Australian Infantry AIFDied 6-9/8/1915Aged 23 His name is included on the family headstone at Wardsend. Family History Ernest was born on 9th February 1892 an…

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We had a lovely time at the Hillsborough Walled Garden yesterday. Thanks to the Friends group for inviting us. The gardens are beautiful. Well done to all the volunteers.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day everyone! We will be at the Hillsborough Walled Garden tomorrow. Please come and say hello.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This amazing photograph was on twitter in 2021. It was taken on the meadow/feast ground across the river from Wardsend Cemetery. This was also the site of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (twice) and Sheffield Aviation Week, later the site of Owlerton Stadium. Babelcolour share.google/mGfklCLpDnv4...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Does anyone remember the Sheffield based band Drenge? This is the cover of their first album, released in 2013. The cover photo was taken from Wardsend Cemetery around 1980. This view no longer exists as the area is now thickly wooded. #Drenge

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Remembering in July: Private Samuel Walter Webb 877 23rd (1st Sportsman's) Battalion Royal Fusiliers Samuel died of broncho pneumonia and cardiac failure. at Military Barracks Hospital, Sheffield on 22/7/15 aged 45. You can read more about Samuel here: wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/webb-samuel-...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

1/2 Remembering in July: Gunner Walter Lodge 40376 V7th Trench Mortar Bty, Royal Garrison Artillery Died of wounds 17/07/1916 Aged 20 . Walter was buried in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen. He is also remembered on the family memorial at Wardsend.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Spotted at Yorkshire Wildlife Park today. Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park tote bags will be available to buy from our stall at Hillsborough Walled Garden on 2nd August, 11am - 3pm. At only £5.00 they are excellent quality.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We're delighted to say that Friends of Wardsend Cemetery will be at Hillsborough Walled Garden Open Day on Sunday 2nd August, 11am - 3pm. Always a lovely event we look forward to seeing some of you there.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

1/2 Remembering in July. War grave O356 is the last resting place of Clarence Helliwell, KOYLI, who died of wounds in Colchester Military Hospital on 12th July 1916. He was buried at Wardsend six days later. You can read more about Clarence here: wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/helliwell-cl...

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

These beautiful photos from our butterfly survey were sent to us by our good friend Steve Martin. Steve stayed a little while after we'd gone and spotted two more species taking our total to 14. You can see which species these are by clicking on each image.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

1/3 A great turnout (nine of us) and beautiful weather for this morning's butterfly survey. We spotted 12 different species including the comma, speckled wood, gatekeeper, peacock and small copper pictured below.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

FREE FAMILY EVENT for Nature Enthusiasts, Tuesday 11th August 11am-3pm. In partnership with Don Catchment Rivers Trust. A collaborative race against the clock to discover as many species of plants, animals and fungi as possible within 24 hours! All welcome!

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The last named burial at Wardsend was that of Alice Cundy on 1st July 1974. Massive thanks to @winterroom.bsky.social for his years of painstaking research. His dedication to understanding Wardsend's burial records and layout has enabled us to bring these milestone burials to light.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Sheffield Cenotaph (unveiled 1925). Yesterday saw the 110th anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme during which the Sheffield Pals Batallion was practically wiped out in a matter of minutes.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

1/4 Private William Thompson Smout 12/1854 8th Bn York and Lancaster Regiment Died 01/07/1916 Aged 30 William was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Of over 700 officers and men of the battalion who went over the top only 68 returned.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The unmarked grave with the tree growing from it is the last resting place of 2 year old Mary Ann Marsden, the first person buried in the cemetery. She was buried on 21st June 1857. Her sister Ann Eliza was buried in the same grave 25 years later. With thanks to @winterroom.bsky.social

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Wardsend Cemetery opened on the 21st June 1857. This 1863 Edward Price painting, Sheffield and the Valley of the Don, shows the cemetery in its once beautiful location. Now, with its woodland, heathland and beautiful riverside location, the cemetery is a special place for both heritage and nature.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The 21st June 1857 saw the closing of St. Philip's Churchyard and the opening of the new burial ground at Wardsend. Sheffield Daily Telegraph - June 1857 Before the chapel was built funerals were conducted in a marquee. Sheffield Independent - Saturday 20 June 1857 British Newspaper Archive

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Volunteer session tomorrow 20th June 10.00am - 12.30pm No Ranger this week so please bring your own tools e.g. secateurs, loppers, shears. If you want to join in some bracken bashing we have some canes which work quite well, or bring whatever works best for you if you've done it before.

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