Leeds in the 1870s

[Dakota]

I tried going to the search feature and typed in The Florence, but it came up with no matches. Any hints on how I would find that posting would be gratefully appreciated. I'm really interested in reading it. Thank you.

[Dakota]

Jane Wells -I would be surprised if she isn't related somehow. I shall go searching for her on my family tree. Thank you!

[compton]

Dakota, its on the public houses threads, just try typing in florence without the capitals

[drapesy]

to save you searching Dakota - here's the link.http://www.secretleeds.co.uk/forum/Mess ... dID=1098On the second page there are some photos I took shortly after the explosion.The pub was originally called the Cemetery Tavern, changing its name in the 70s/80s to something a bit more uplifting - and an obvious attempt to tempt custom from St James' Hospital on the other side of the road.

[dogduke]

Dakota wrote: Jane Wells -I would be surprised if she isn't related somehow. I shall go searching for her on my family tree. Thank you! It's a bit spooky when you think about it.You set out looking for 3 people with the same sunameand in the process find another and then you lose that,I was soberat the time(not so much now-time for bed)Take care flower - a Yorkshire expression of fondness)

[Dakota]

Thank you all - interesting story on The Florence thread. More to think about and "cogitate". I feel like you all have given me an excellent education in Leeds in the 1870s and what the world was that the greats lived in. Good night to all.

[PC - Dublin]

A fascinating thread and a fabulous read. Well done to all the contributors and who have gone out of their way to respond to the original request.It's this level of enthusiasm of the Secret Leeds users which makes this Forum so enjoyable. Long may it last.

[cnosni]

drapesy wrote: it might not be common practice - but washing strung across a cobbled terrace street still happens now. Still goes on in East End PArk and the Marleys in Beeston

[cnosni]

Hi cnosni,appologies for hijacking this thread but just wondering if you could help with the grave number of my GG grandfather's grave in Beckett St cememtery.I very much doubt there would be a headstone to find.His name was Moses Mann.He was buried there on May 28th 1910(according to the funeral card I have) His wife Elizabeth was also buried there Jan 10th 1929.Any info would be greatly appreciated Hi LilysmumYou're in luckMoses Mann Burial 59770 grave 19077Elizabeth Mann Burial 19077 grave 19077So Moses and Elizabeth are buried together.Further good news,there is a record of the memorial inscription as well,though Elizabeth isnt mentioned.However is would appear that Moses mother Ann,and Ann's mother Mary Lockyer are in grave 19077,here is the Monumental Inscription as it appears on the Leeds Indexers cd rom,originally copied by the Frirnds of Beckett Street CemeteryInto Thy Hands i Commend My SpiritIn Memory Of Ann Manndied May 18th 1873 aged 54Her End Was PeaceAlsoMary LockyerMother to the AboveDied Feb 7th 1888 aged 87 yrsAlsoMoses Son Of Ann MannDied May 24th 1910Aged 56 yrs

[Lilysmum]

cnosni wrote: Hi cnosni,appologies for hijacking this thread but just wondering if you could help with the grave number of my GG grandfather's grave in Beckett St cememtery.I very much doubt there would be a headstone to find.His name was Moses Mann.He was buried there on May 28th 1910(according to the funeral card I have) His wife Elizabeth was also buried there Jan 10th 1929.Any info would be greatly appreciated Hi LilysmumYou're in luckMoses Mann Burial 59770 grave 19077Elizabeth Mann Burial 19077 grave 19077So Moses and Elizabeth are buried together.Further good news,there is a record of the memorial inscription as well,though Elizabeth isnt mentioned.However is would appear that Moses mother Ann,and Ann's mother Mary Lockyer are in grave 19077,here is the Monumental Inscription as it appears on the Leeds Indexers cd rom,originally copied by the Frirnds of Beckett Street CemeteryInto Thy Hands i Commend My SpiritIn Memory Of Ann Manndied May 18th 1873 aged 54Her End Was PeaceAlsoMary LockyerMother to the AboveDied Feb 7th 1888 aged 87 yrsAlsoMoses Son Of Ann MannDied May 24th 1910Aged 56 yrsWOW!! Thanks so much!! Fan flippin tastic!!So there is a headstone? Also that clarifies the name of Moses's g/mother which has been transcribed as Looker,Locker and Cocker on cencus forms.I'm exteremly grateful to you for taking the time to look this up for me.That's made my day