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Superb thread Kivo and thank you. Took these out of the 2017 programme for the 150th anniversary. They are the details of the Wednesday Boys that served in the 1st and 2nd World Wars,some of whom may be laid to rest in the locality. There may be a possibility,perhaps remote,that some from the 2nd are still with us.

Thanks to them all.

 

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On 24/07/2020 at 19:49, KivoOwl said:

John Marsh

Our very first captain. Nicknamed the 'Little Wonder', he helped form the club in September 1867 and led the side to the Cromwell Cup victory the following spring.

 

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It is believed Marsh is the figure holding the ball in this drawing, of the Sheffield FA team that took on London in 1874.

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He retired to take over the Crystal Palace pub in Thurlstone, and broke an arm while playing for the village team he had helped form there. The arm never healed properly, and he died in 1880 aged just 37.

 

He is buried in the churchyard at St. James the Baptist in Penistone. His headstone is laid down, with the edges partly buried, under a big tree next to the wall on Church Street.

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I've been looking for this myself today, Kivo's directions were spot on once I'd remembered which side was Church Street. Here's the stone, and the view down the hill to help find it.

 

I then took myself to the Crystal Palace in Thurlstone. I've not been up there in the best part of 25 years - and would have put money on it having closed down. But no, it's fully up and running. Named the Crystal Palace as the local brass band apparently won a national competition at the London Crystal Palace built for the Great Exhibition in Victorian times. I wonder if the locals know the history of the place?

 

 

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Fantastic idea (I'd go so far to say best I've seen on any forum) I also like the idea where if any resting places look neglected they are adopted by fans. If there are any in the Lincoln area or you need me to scout an area let me know.

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On 24/07/2020 at 21:23, KivoOwl said:

Harry Chapman

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This is one I have a personal interest in. Harry was born in my home village, Kiveton Park, in 1880, two years after his brother Herbert, who went on to manage Arsenal and Huddersfield to Football League titles.

 

Harry helped Wednesday to the 1903 and 1904 Football League championships and was man of the match in the 1907 FA Cup final.

 

Sadly, he died of tuberculosis in 1916, and was buried at Wales Cemetery.

 

His nephew, Ken, is still alive and I speak with him regularly. He recalls seeing Harry's headstone, in the shape of the FA Cup, but it was stolen and not replaced.

 

Harry currently has no headstone, which I'd love to change.

Collection? if we on here all chipped in a quid...

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Charles Clegg

cclegg.jpg.92d68d4fa28760f74d5b5c772bdbac77.jpgPlayed for Wednesday in the very early years, winning the first Sheffield Challenge Cup in 1877 having appeared for England in the first international five years earlier. Went on to become a football administrator, and held the presidency of Wednesday and the FA.

 

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Knighted in 1927, he died in 1937, and is buried at Fulwood churchyard.

 

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William Clegg

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Younger brother William also played for Wednesday in the 1870s, and also played for England. After finishing playing he became a famed solicitor and politician. Knighted in 1908, he died in 1932, and is buried in Fulwood churchyard. I have been unable to find his grave - maybe he was buried with Charles and the rest of the family but no inscription was added?

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Tom Cawley

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Hugely important figure in our history. Played in the 1890 FA Cup final, and won the Football Alliance the same year. Most importantly, three years earlier he had implored the club to turn professional. Wednesday would likely not exist if they hadn't.

 

He is buried at Burngreave cemetery, not far from the Scott Road entrance. His headstone has fallen over.

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31 minutes ago, KivoOwl said:

Tom Cawley

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Hugely important figure in our history. Played in the 1890 FA Cup final, and won the Football Alliance the same year. Most importantly, three years earlier he had implored the club to turn professional. Wednesday would likely not exist if they hadn't.

 

He is buried at Burngreave cemetery, not far from the Scott Road entrance. His headstone has fallen over.

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Another one of Tom's grave

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7 hours ago, KivoOwl said:

Younger brother William also played for Wednesday in the 1870s, and also played for England. After finishing playing he became a famed solicitor and politician.

Who defended the infamous Charles Peace.

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