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.
Death of a Sheffield Veteran Sportsman.
'Mr. James Bingham, formerly proprietor of The Queens Ground, Sheffield, and a foremost figure in the palmy days of professional pedestrianism.'
December 1907
'Mr. James Bingham, formerly proprietor of The Queens Ground, Sheffield, and a foremost figure in the palmy days of professional pedestrianism.'
December 1907
November 25, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Death of a Sheffield Veteran Sportsman.
'Mr. James Bingham, formerly proprietor of The Queens Ground, Sheffield, and a foremost figure in the palmy days of professional pedestrianism.'
December 1907
'Mr. James Bingham, formerly proprietor of The Queens Ground, Sheffield, and a foremost figure in the palmy days of professional pedestrianism.'
December 1907
To celebrate Doctor Who Day here's a photo of the 'Swiss army sonic – made with added Sheffield steel' and an earlier less portable version made by cutler William Bamforth who is buried at Wardsend.
#DoctorWhoDay
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November 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
To celebrate Doctor Who Day here's a photo of the 'Swiss army sonic – made with added Sheffield steel' and an earlier less portable version made by cutler William Bamforth who is buried at Wardsend.
#DoctorWhoDay
#DoctorWhoDay
The River Don at Wardsend earlier this month. It's hard to believe that this beautiful area with all its history and abundance of nature has been overlooked by Sheffield City Council for so many years.
Wardsend is on the South Yorkshire Local Heritage List local-heritage-list.org.uk/south-yorksh...
Wardsend is on the South Yorkshire Local Heritage List local-heritage-list.org.uk/south-yorksh...
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The River Don at Wardsend earlier this month. It's hard to believe that this beautiful area with all its history and abundance of nature has been overlooked by Sheffield City Council for so many years.
Wardsend is on the South Yorkshire Local Heritage List local-heritage-list.org.uk/south-yorksh...
Wardsend is on the South Yorkshire Local Heritage List local-heritage-list.org.uk/south-yorksh...
Michael Mylan 1st Battalion of 14th Foot, Crimea.
Michael died on November 4th 1882 aged 48 years. He is one of five Crimean War veterans that we know of who are buried in the cemetery.
Michael died on November 4th 1882 aged 48 years. He is one of five Crimean War veterans that we know of who are buried in the cemetery.
November 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Michael Mylan 1st Battalion of 14th Foot, Crimea.
Michael died on November 4th 1882 aged 48 years. He is one of five Crimean War veterans that we know of who are buried in the cemetery.
Michael died on November 4th 1882 aged 48 years. He is one of five Crimean War veterans that we know of who are buried in the cemetery.
The view from the hill adjacent to Wardsend, formerly the site of Neepsend Power Station, affords views up and down the Don Valley, across Hillsborough towards the Loxley and Rivelin Valleys. Many of the stories of the people and history of this area can be found in our cemetery.
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The view from the hill adjacent to Wardsend, formerly the site of Neepsend Power Station, affords views up and down the Don Valley, across Hillsborough towards the Loxley and Rivelin Valleys. Many of the stories of the people and history of this area can be found in our cemetery.
Good morning from Sheffield. A cold but beautiful start to the day.
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Good morning from Sheffield. A cold but beautiful start to the day.
Situated on a hillside above the River Don, neglected by people and left in Nature's care for decades, Wardsend has become Sheffield's most beautiful cemetery.
We are of course a little bit biased and understand that other Sheffield cemetery Friends groups may not share our view 🙂
We are of course a little bit biased and understand that other Sheffield cemetery Friends groups may not share our view 🙂
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Situated on a hillside above the River Don, neglected by people and left in Nature's care for decades, Wardsend has become Sheffield's most beautiful cemetery.
We are of course a little bit biased and understand that other Sheffield cemetery Friends groups may not share our view 🙂
We are of course a little bit biased and understand that other Sheffield cemetery Friends groups may not share our view 🙂
With the Sheffield derby fast approaching here's a cartoon from December 1906.
'THE BLADE AND THE OWL
The Bramall Lane Blade: "Had a good Christmas, Owley !"
The Owlerton Owl: "Hardly know what to say. Might have been a lot better, anyway!"
© British Newspaper Archive
'THE BLADE AND THE OWL
The Bramall Lane Blade: "Had a good Christmas, Owley !"
The Owlerton Owl: "Hardly know what to say. Might have been a lot better, anyway!"
© British Newspaper Archive
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
With the Sheffield derby fast approaching here's a cartoon from December 1906.
'THE BLADE AND THE OWL
The Bramall Lane Blade: "Had a good Christmas, Owley !"
The Owlerton Owl: "Hardly know what to say. Might have been a lot better, anyway!"
© British Newspaper Archive
'THE BLADE AND THE OWL
The Bramall Lane Blade: "Had a good Christmas, Owley !"
The Owlerton Owl: "Hardly know what to say. Might have been a lot better, anyway!"
© British Newspaper Archive
OLD TEETH BOUGHT
Sheffield Independent - Tuesday 02 May 1916
Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Sheffield Independent - Tuesday 02 May 1916
Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
OLD TEETH BOUGHT
Sheffield Independent - Tuesday 02 May 1916
Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Sheffield Independent - Tuesday 02 May 1916
Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
It was our bird survey yesterday and although we saw a few it was surprisingly quiet given what a beautiful morning it was.
What wasn't surprising was just how wonderful the cemetery looks in the November sunshine.
These photos were taken in the older part of the cemetery below the railway line.
What wasn't surprising was just how wonderful the cemetery looks in the November sunshine.
These photos were taken in the older part of the cemetery below the railway line.
November 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
It was our bird survey yesterday and although we saw a few it was surprisingly quiet given what a beautiful morning it was.
What wasn't surprising was just how wonderful the cemetery looks in the November sunshine.
These photos were taken in the older part of the cemetery below the railway line.
What wasn't surprising was just how wonderful the cemetery looks in the November sunshine.
These photos were taken in the older part of the cemetery below the railway line.
Sergeant Thomas Wheatley, 5th Battery Royal Field Artillery.
The funeral procession 'was witnessed by several thousands of people'
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 09 June 1903
British Newspaper Archive
I can't find a similar report of the funeral of Sergeant Joseph Sear, also named on this memorial.
The funeral procession 'was witnessed by several thousands of people'
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 09 June 1903
British Newspaper Archive
I can't find a similar report of the funeral of Sergeant Joseph Sear, also named on this memorial.
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Sergeant Thomas Wheatley, 5th Battery Royal Field Artillery.
The funeral procession 'was witnessed by several thousands of people'
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 09 June 1903
British Newspaper Archive
I can't find a similar report of the funeral of Sergeant Joseph Sear, also named on this memorial.
The funeral procession 'was witnessed by several thousands of people'
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 09 June 1903
British Newspaper Archive
I can't find a similar report of the funeral of Sergeant Joseph Sear, also named on this memorial.
Opening of the Owlerton War Memorial Hall. The names can also be found on the memorial in St John's not far from Wardsend where 3 of them, Corporal David Woodhouse,
Private Thomas Middleton and Private John Spye are buried.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph 16 April 1926
© British Newspaper Archive
Private Thomas Middleton and Private John Spye are buried.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph 16 April 1926
© British Newspaper Archive
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Opening of the Owlerton War Memorial Hall. The names can also be found on the memorial in St John's not far from Wardsend where 3 of them, Corporal David Woodhouse,
Private Thomas Middleton and Private John Spye are buried.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph 16 April 1926
© British Newspaper Archive
Private Thomas Middleton and Private John Spye are buried.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph 16 April 1926
© British Newspaper Archive
I'm not suggesting we're at that stage yet but in December 2014 the UK prepared for the forthcoming 'weather bomb' by donning protective head gear.
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm not suggesting we're at that stage yet but in December 2014 the UK prepared for the forthcoming 'weather bomb' by donning protective head gear.
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
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Perfect 👍