dunsbyowl1867 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 July 1 1 July 1890 Death of Mr Oliver Cromwell (!), manager of the Alexandra Theatre, aged 55 1 July 1908 Sheffield University's first graduation ceremony. Degrees conferred on, amongst others : the Duke of Norfolk, George Franklin and Colonel Vickers. 1 July 1916 The Sheffield City Battalion take part in the first day of the Battle of the Somme and fail to capture the town of Serre. 513 officer and men are killed, wounded or missing with another 75 sustaining minor wounds. 1 July 1932 Marcia Ashton, actress born Sheffield. Marcia found fame playing Jean Crosby in Brookside. 1 July 1946 Robert "Doc" Cox one time That's Life presenter in the 1980's. Cox was also a "musician" who went under the name "Ivor Biggun" renowned for smutty songs! 1 July 1961 Professional cyclist Malcolm Elliot born 1961 in Wadsley. The highlight of his career was winning two gold medals at the Brisbane Commonwealth Games in 1982. July 2 2 July 1935 Sheffield (Un)Employment exchange offices opened on West Street. 2 July 1981 Billie Gillespie, former Sheffield United Footballer dies 1981. Gillespie played for Sheffield Unted between 1913 and 1932. He played 25 caps for Ireland and made 492 appearances for United scoring 137 goals. 2 July 1998 Steve Bruce appointed manager of Sheffield United. 2 July 2008 Steve Watson appointed Sheffield Wednesday club captain to succeed Lee Bullen 3 July July 3 1897 John Wood Johnson, a clerk, charged with committing fraud by selling bogus shares in the Pure Ice Company; sentenced at the Sessions to six months imprisonment. July 3 1933 Wesleyan Reform annual conference held in Sheffield and Cllr. Luther Milner elected President. July 3 1937 Plans were published for a new civic centre for Sheffield which included new law courts and Police HQ, and new colleage of Arts & Crafts and extensions to the town hall. July 3 1996 Rt Rev. John Rawsthorne succeeded Gerald Moverly as RC Bishop of Hallam. July 4 4 July 1794 James Montgomery launched the 'Sheffield Iris' newspaper. 4th July 1910 Head Post Office opened in Fitzalan Square at a cost of £70,000. July 4 1918. American Independence Day is honoured for the first time in Sheffield by games in the grounds of Bramall Lane in which American soldiers give a baseball display. (Note that at this time the pavilion at Bramall Lane is being used as a convalescent home for WW1 soldiers). 4th July 1929 178th Endcliffe Congregational scout group opened (closed 1939) 4 July 1945 William Henry Ellis died. Ellis was born in Pitsmoor and was a Steelmaker. He was elected Master Cutler in 1914, a position he held until 1918 because of WW1. In 1925/6 he was elected Predident of the Institute of Civil Engineers. 4 July 1976 The Clash play their first ever gig supporting the Sex Pistols at the Black Swan on Snig Hill. 4 July 2006 Popular Sheffield Wednesday player Jon Paul McGovern leaves Wednesday for MK Dons. 4 July 2007 Billy Sharp rejoins Sheffield United from Scunthorpe. 4 July 2007 Phil Jagielka leaves Sheffield United for Everton after 254 games and scoring 18 goals. July 5 5 July 1773 First official meeting of Sheffield Assay office. 5 July 1791 Samuel Bailey born. Bailey was a British political philsosopher and has been referred to as the 'Bentham of Hallamshire' He unsuccessfully stood for parliament on a radical liberal ticket a couple of times. On his death in 1870 he left £80,000 to the Town Trustees to use in the town. 5 July 1913 National Pilmgramage of Suffragettes entered Shaeffield and held a rally attended by 5,000 supporters. 5 July 1930 Viscount Plummer, Sir Hugh Bell, John Galsworthy and Sir Henry Hucklow receive honorary degrees from Sheffield University. 5 July 1933 City Council take the decision to replace trams with buses on the Nether Edge route. 5 July 1934 The Graves Art Gallery & Central Library opened by the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth) 5 July 1935 Mr Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Education was the chief guest at the forfeit feast. 5 July 1936 International Congress on Glass held in London. The delegates arrive in Sheffield to spend serveral days. 5 July 1948 The National Health Service is born July 5 1954. Carroll Levis appears at Sheffield Empire with his famous “Discoveries†show seeking local entertainment stars of the future. July 6 6 July 1887 Water famine in the Handsworth District 6 July 1887 Small-pox reappears in Sheffield and becomes epidemic. 6 July 1906 One time racing driver Cuth Harrison born Ecclesall. Harrison would be more successful building up a car dealership TC Harrison 6 July 1928 Peter Glossop, famous English opera singer born in Wadsley. To date Glossop has been the only Englishman to sing Verdi at La Scala. 6 July 1931 Sheffield Cathedral struck by lightening during a storm. 6 July 1993 Sheffield born astronomer, John Gatenby Bolton died. 6 July 1998 Sheffield born cricketer Alan Revill died. 7 July 7th July 1891 Death (at Blackpool) of Mayor of Sheffield, Alderman Samuel Osborn (aged 64) Miss Ruth Edwards, a Sheffield nurse, takes carbolic acid in a train between Scarbor' and Malton, and dies. July 7 1960 Sheffield Cricketer Emmanuel Vincent died 7th July 1961 65th St Bartholomew's Church scout group re opened 131st Birley Carr scout group re opened July 7 1886 General Election held. July 7 1887 First edition of Sheffield Evening Telegraph published. July 7 1923 York and Lancaster Regiment memorial in Weston park unveiled by Lord Plummer July 7 1930 Manor Community Association established. July 7 1930 Upperthorpe & Killamarsh Railway Station closed. July 7 1998 Danny Wilson becomes manager of Sheffield Wednesday. July 7 2004 Sheffield Wednesday sign Steve McLean from Glasgow Rangers - he would go on to score 34 goals in 89 games for the Owls. July 7 2005 Terrorist bombs on the London Transport network kill 52 people and severly disrupt transport connections to London including those from Sheffield. July 8 8 July 1831 Yorkshire cricketer Joseph Rowbotham born in Highfield Sheffield 8 July 1903 Yorkshire cricketer, Harry Pearson, died at Nether Edge, Sheffield 8 July 1929 Kiveton Bridge Railway station opened. July 9 9 July 1833 Thomas Edward Vickers born. Vickers was a JP, Master Cutler and Hon.Colonel of the Hallamshire Battalion. 9 July 1918 Former Sheffield Wednesday player Findlay Weir killed in action serving with the Royal Engineers during WW1. Weir played for Wednesday 71 times between 1909-1911 when he was transferred to Tottenham. 9 July 1934 Former Sheffield United footballer, Graham Shaw born. Shaw played for United between 1951 and 1967, making 498 appearances, scoring 15 goals and won 5 England Caps. 9 July 1974 Sir Harry Brittain died. Brittain was born in Ranmoor and later became a journalist. Knighted for his wartime service, in 1918 he was elected as a Conservative MP for Acton and served until 1929. He pushed through the Preservation of Birds Act and also wrote a number of books. 9 July 1988 Bruce Springsteen played at Bramall Lane. July 10 10 July 1922 Former Sheffield United footballer Fred Furniss born Sheffield. Furniss played 279 games for United between 1946 and 1955. 10 July 1933 Blacka Moor, which had been given to the City of Sheffield by the Graves Trust, was "opened" by the Lord Mayor. 10 July 1935 Coal Aston hosts the Great Yorkshire show. The Price of Wales visited on the second day. 10 July 1981 Rioting breaks out in a number of British cities, to varying degrees, including Sheffield. 10 July 1988 Bruce Springsteen plays second night at Bramall Lane July 11 11 July 1896 Sheffield Corporation took over the Tramway system in Sheffield. 11 July 1929 Billy Mosforth footballer died. Played for Sheffield Albion, Zulus, Rovers, Wednesday and United as well as England in a career between 1876 and 1890. He was known as the 'Little Wonder'. 11 July 1933 Sheffield's plan to take over Norton Rural District was approved by the House of Lords. 11 July 1934 Firth Vickers Stainless Steels Limited was created by a merger between Firth Brown and the English Steel Corporation. July 12 12 July 1905 Royal visit by King Edward VII including the River Don works of Vickers & Maxims and the official opening of Sheffield University. 12th July 1909 19th Norton scout group opened 12 July 1923 Extension to the Tramway opened on the Fulwood Route to Canterbury Avenue 12 July 1928 Extension to the Tramway opened on the Millhouses Line - Abbey Lane to Meadowhead 12 July 1956 Former Sheffield Wednesday footballer Tony Galvin born 12 July 1956. The former Hull University Russian Studies student played 36 League Games scoring one goal. 12 July 1976 Phillip Allen former Civil Servant was created Baron Abbeydale in the City of Sheffield. 12 July 1977 The Queen made a royal visit to Sheffield during her Jubilee year. 12 July 2006 Former Mexico Olympic bronze medal winner John Sherwood retired as a PE teacher after 40 year PE teaching at Firth Park Schools. July 14 14 July 1811 Sir Sitwell Sitwell of Renishaw Hall died. 14 July 1845 Deepcar, Wortley and Wadsley Bridge Railway Stations opened. 14 July 1901 Mark Hooper, former Sheffield Wednesday winger born Darlington. Played for Wednesday between 1928 and 1938 appearing 423 times and scoring 136 goals. 14th July 1923 145th St Silas' scout group opened 14 July 1928 Harry Johnson, the Sheffield United centre-forward, marries Miss Pickering at Southport. 14 July 1937 The Albert Hall in Barker's Pool destroyed by fire. 14th July 1952 162nd Burngreave Rd Methodist Church scout group re opened 272nd Manor Lane Methodist scout group opened 14 July 1991 The XV1 Summer Universiade or World Student Games is opened by Princess Anne. Helen Sharman unfortunately drops the torch at the ceremony but still manages to light the flame. 14 July 1993 Leeds United pay a record £2.9 million to sign Brian Deane from Sheffield United. July 15 15 July 1779 First recorded assembly in Paradise Square. John Wesley spoke to the "largest congregation" he ever saw on a weekday. 15 July 1817 Sir John Fowler, British Railway Engineer born in Wadsley. Fowler is perhaps best know for he work on the Forth Railway bridge. 15 July 1841 George Pinder, Yorkshire and England cricketer born in Ecclesfield. 15 July 1909 Official opening of Abbeyfield Park 15 July 1942 The newspaper which began life as the Sheffield Daily Telegraph in 1855 is rebranded as the "Sheffield Telegraph" 15 July 1966 World Cup match at Hillsborough Switzerland 1 Spain 2 15 July 1983 Leslie Stannard Hunter, 2nd Bishop of Sheffield, died. July 16 16 July 1849 "This corner stone OF CHRIST CHURCH Pitsmoor was laid on the 16th day of July AD 1849 by THOMAS SUTTON D.D. Vicar of Sheffield". 16 July 1933 Former Sheffield Brightside MP John Tudor Walters died. Walters was elected in 1906 and lost the seat in 1922 having served as Paymaster General whilst in the House. 16 July 1943 Rt Revd John Nicholls born, Nicholls was the sixth Bishop of Sheffield and held the office between 1990 and 2008. 16 July 1957 Former Sheffield United footballer Albert Sturgess died. Sturgess played for United between 1908 and 1922 making 353 appearaances. Sturgess also gained two England caps. 16 July 1957 Prolific Sheffield United striker Keith Edwards born. Despite only standing at 5ft 7 1/2 inches Edwards scored 171 goals in two spells at United, making 293 appearances. 16 July 1966 Jimmy Seed, former Sheffield Wednesday player died. Seed played for Wednesday between 1926 and 1931 and helped Wednesday to two Division One Championships. July 16 1973 Floods hit Sheffield - highest rainfall recorded in 24 hours since records began in 1881. July 17 17 July 1866 A National Trades Union conference was held in Sheffield and led to the formation of a UK Alliance of Organised Trades. 17 July 1930 David Lunn, Former Bishop of Sheffield 1980-1997, born. July 18 18th July 1912 30th Highfields scout group opened 18th July 1921 136th St John's, Church Park scout group opened 18 July 1931 Olympic hurdles champion, Lord Burghley appeared at a sports event at Brammall Lane. 18 July 1932 Banner Cross Hall was bought by Mr Charles Boot for his company Charles Boot & Sons Limited. July 19 19 July 1821 St George's Church Portobello. The first stone was laid on 19th July 1821 by Thomas Sutton the then vicar of Sheffield on the coronation day of King George IV, hence the name St George. 19th July 1916 88th Clay Street scout group opened 19 July 1938 Royal visit by the Duchess of Gloucester who laid the foundation stone of the new maternity block at Jessop's Hospital for Women, opened a new ward at the Children's Hospital and launched the Shefield Voluntary Hospital's Million Pound appeal. 19 July 1966 Before a crowd of 31,000 Argentina defeated Switzerland 2-0 on a Group 2 World Cup game at Hillsborough. 19 July 2008 The first match Rotherham United played at the Don Valley was a pre season friendly game against Derby County on 19 July 2008 July 20 20th July 1911 20th Ecclesall Church scout group opened (Still open) 21st Cherry Tree scout group opened 22nd Christ Church (not clear which) scout group opened 20 July 1934 Tapton Court Nurse's Home opened. Another gift from J.G.Graves who presented Tapton Court to the Royal Hospital in 1933. 20 July 1939 Severe weather hits Sheffield and flooding occurs some areas, nearly an inch of rain falls in twenty minutes at Weston Park and several buildings are struck by lightning. July 21 21 July 1773 David Bradbury swore the oath as the first Sheffield Assay Master before the master of the Mint. 21 July 1821 Foundation STone of St George's Church Portobello, laid. 21 July 1830 St Mary's church was built under the "Million Pound" act, at a cost of over £12,500, on a site given by the Duke of Norfolk.The first stone was laid on 12th October 1826 by the Countess of Surrey, and the church was consecrated on 21st July 1830. 21 July 1897 Anthony John Mundella died. Liberal MP Politician and reformer. 21st July 1915 70th Ridgeway scout group opened 72nd St Peter's Abbeydale scout group opened 73rd Bromwich Rd, Woodseats scout group opened 74th Oak St UMC Sunday school scout group opened (Still open) 75th Chantrey scout group opened 76th All Saint's Mission scout group opened 77th St Charles' RC scout group opened July 22 22 July 1588 Sheffield Born Catholic priest James Clayton died in Derby Goal. 22 July 1848 The M.S.L. railway purchased the Sheffield Canal Jul 22 1890 Death of Alderman Robert Thomas Eadon of Moses Eadon and Son, aged 67 22nd July 1891 Edward Gilbert falls from the steeple of St. Matthew's Church and is killed. Liquidators of the Yorkshire Building Society accept £7750 in settlement of their claim of £8856 (up to the 28th February last) Ady Ashby committed for the murder of her infant at Attercliffe. Acquitted on the capital charge; two months for concealment of birth. 22nd July 1899 Messers Boswell and Hadfield form a new company to carry on their business in Mary Street, and to introduce American cutlery machines to Sheffield. 22 July 1930 A new director- producer of the Sheffield Repertory Company is appointed. Arnold Renor replaced Maxwell Wray. 22 July 1935 Former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Ron Springett born. Springett made 384 appearance for the Owls and was in the 1966 World Cup squad. In June 2009 he finally received a World Cup winners medal. 22nd July 1944 130th St Clement's scout group opened 164th Stannington scout group opened (still open) 252nd Hillsborough ATC scout group opened 253rd High Storrs scout group opened 255th Woodhouse West School scout group opened 22 July 1960 Former Sheffield Wednesday striker Gary Bannister born. Bannister scored 55 goals in 118 appearances for Wednesday. 22 July 1985 Sir Peter Roberts, Conservative MP for Esslesall and later Heeley died. He was created a Baron in 1955 of 'Ecclesall and the Queen's Tower' July 23 23 July 1791 Three Enclosure Commissioners write to the Home Office requesting military aid to surpress rioting in the town. 23rd July 1913 39th Don scout group opened 23rd July 1920 124th Endcliffe scout group opened 125th Crookes Welfare scout group opened 23 July 1936 HMS Sheffield launched. Sheffield was launched in Newcastle by the Duchess of Kent. 23 July 1966 World Cup International at Hillsborough - 23/7/1966 West Germany 4 Uraguay 0 July 24 24 July 1588 The nearest Sheffield has got to a saint? Robert Ludlum, Sheffield born Roman Catholic priest was executed at Derby Goal. He was made Venerable in 1891 and was beatified in 1929, one step away from full sainthood. 24 July 1800 Henry Shaw, Botanist, born in Sheffield. Founded the Missouri Botanical gardens in the US 24 July 1861 William Sykes born. Sykes was the Vicar of Hillsborough & Wadsley 1895-1919. 24 July 1930 The first new Library in Sheffield since 1906 was opened on this day. Firth Park Library was opened by Lord Ponsonby. 24 July 1988 John Harris, Sheffield United Manager 1969-1973, died. 24 July 1991 Ben Needham, young lad from Sheffield, disappeared on the Greek Island of Kos. July 25 25 July 1849 What is considered to by the first 'Roses Match' between Yorkshire and Lancashire took place in Hyde park, Manchester. The teams were actually Sheffield and Manchester Cricket clubs bu the match was billed @Yorkshire vs Lancashire and Yorkshire won by 5 wickets. 25 July 1855 The Roman Catholic Sisters of Notre Dame arrive in Sheffield. They take over Holy Green House in the moor, formerly the home of TB Holy. 25th July 1925 156th Firth Park scout group opened 157th Perseverance scout group opened 158th Holy Trinity Church scout group opened 25th July 1927 167th King Edward VII School 'A' scout group opened July 25 1959. Post Master-General Ernest Marples announces the introduction of postal codes on letters will start soon �"first experiment is to be in Norwich. 25 July 1980 Britsih Open Squash Champion (2006) Nick Matthew born in Sheffield. July 26 26 July 1932 Hillsborough barracks offered up at auction by the War department. After only attracting a high bid of £12,000 they were withdrawn from sale. 26 July 1988 HMS Sheffield, type 22 Frigate, commissioned at Hull. 26 July 1995 Former Sheffield Wednesday footballer Dennis Woodhead died. 26 July 2006 The Denniss Dominator Bus was withdrawn from South Yorkshire/Sheffield bus routes. July 27 27th July 1892 Alarming increase of lunacy in the West Riding. Outbreak of smallpox at Handsworth Woodhouse 27th July 1936 221st Frecheville scout group opened 27 July 1944 Sadly missed comedian. folk musician, broadcaster & actor Tony Capstick born in Appleby. 27 July 1950 Now this is a find! Former Paper Lace guitarist Michael Vaughan (not him!) born in Sheffield. Paper Lace had a No 1 single in 1974 with 'Billy don't be a Hero" 27th July 1959 283rd St Peter's Abbeydale scout group opened 27 July 1978 Former Sheffield Wednesday footballer Brian Barry Murphy born. July 28 28 July 1791 A 'mob" broke into the debtors goal and attacked Vicar Wilkinson's home at Broomhall and burnt his library. The Notts Light Dragoons were called to deal with the unrest. 28 July 1849 Ownership of Sheffield Canal passed to Don Navigation Company. 28 July 1900 New tram route from the Moor to Woodseats Road opened. 28 July 1930 First TV appearance on TV by a British Cabinet Minister. A. V. Alexander MP for Hillsborough appeared from the Baird studios. 28 July 1930 The Sheffield Progressive Party - an alliance of Tories, Citizen's Party and bosses formed to fight the 'evils" of Socialism 28 July 1965 Nephew of Gordon Banks! and former Pulp drummer Nick Banks born. July 29th 29 July 1857 On this day in 1857 Lt. George Lambert's brave actions during the Indian mutiny at Onoa led to him being awarded the VC. He was serving with the 84 Regiment of Foot (later the 2nd BT. Y&L) and later died in Hillsborough Barracks in 1860 and is buried in Wardsend Cemetery. 29 July 1874 St. John the Baptist Church, Penistone Road consecrated by William Thomson, Archbishop of York. 29 July 1939 David 'Bronco' Layne, Sheffield Wednesday footballer. Made 74 appearances and scored 52 goals. Later landlord of Crown Inn Brightside. Born is Sheffield 29th July 1952 273rd St Mary's Handsworth scout group opened (still open) 29 July 1956 Viv Anderson former Sheffield Wednesday player and captain born in Nottingham. 29 July 1968 Yorkshire TV & Calendar News went on air. 29 July 1975 Royal visit by Queen Elizabeth II. She opened the new South Yorkshire Police HQ at Snig Hill. She also went 600 yards underground at Silverwood Colliery to observe work at the coal face. 29 July 2007 Merger between the Co-operative Group and United Co-operative Group ( which had merged with Sheffield Co-op in 2006) for form largest co-operative organisation in UK. 29 July 2008 Eric Varley, MP for Chesterfield and Secretary of State for Energy from, 1974 died. On his retirement from the Commons he was replaced by Tony Benn. July 30 30 July 1921 One time Sheffield United manager Harry Haslam born. 30 July 1932 Abbeydale Park hosts an women's football international. An all England English team beat France 4-2. 30 July 1972 Sheffield Wednesday footballer Jackie Robinson died.Robinson played 108 League games scoring 34 goals in a career (1934-1946) cut short by WW2. Robinson was a member of the England team forced to give the Nazi salute in front of Hitler in a match in Berlin in May 1938. Robinson scored 2 goals in a 6-3 victory. http://www.flickr.com/photos/falang_bah2002/2260617481/ 30 July 2003 Hon. Assistant Bishop of Sheffield Kenneth Skelton died. July 31 31 July 1831 Nathaniel Creswick born Sheffield. Co Founder of Sheffield FC and founder of Hallamshire Rifles. 31 July 1869 Supply of water to the town, day and night, by the Water Co. commenced, but suspended after a few weeks, in consequence of the excessive waste. The constant supply reverted to 12 hours a day after only a month and briefly down to 6 hours the following August. It was known from measurements that 2/3rd of the daily supply was running away - the solution rested in the implementation (after amendments by the JPs )of the regulations to control waste in the Sheffield Water Act of 1860 31 July 1892 Rt Rev Norman Clarke, Anglican Bishop of Plymouth 1950-1962, born Sheffield. 31st July 1894 W. Douglas, landlord Falcon Inn, Flat Street, fined £35 and costs and his licence endorsed for permitting gambling, and Charles Simmonite is fined £25 for using the inn for betting. 31st July 1894 William Storrs is sentenced to five years and F Taylor to three months imprisonment for breaking into and robbing Townhead Street Chapel. (thanks to RB) 31 July 1926 New tram route opened Millhouses lane to the Wagon and Horses. 31 July 1931 Airfield at Netherthorpe opened. 31 July 1937 In the roses match at Brammall Lane Herbert Sutcliffe scored his 100th century for Yorkshire. 31 July 1944 Former Wednesday player and manager, Peter Eurtace born in Stocksbridge. 31 July 1978 Indy Car Racing driver, Justin Wilson, born Sheffield. 31 July 1987 That part of the "Blackburn Valley' trainline that passed through Meadowhall & Wincobank station closed. 31 July 1989 Former Wednesday player Eddie Gannon died. 31 July 1980 World cup winner Martin Peters joined Sheffield United as player coach. August 1 1 August 1864 James Thompson attempts to murder his wife in Hodgson Street. At the Assizes sentenced to penal servitude for life. 1 August 1864 South Yorkshire Railway's extension from Tinsley Junction to Woodburn junction opened including a new station at Broughton Lane. 1 August 1900 Coroner's jury return a verdict of "accidental death" on the body of Charles Thomas, who was killed in a gas explosion at the Victoria Station. 1st August 1900 The Cholera Monument Grounds, Norfolk Road, opened by Mrs George Senior. 1 August 1903 Stack fire at Hillsbro' caused by incendiarism 1 August 1905 In the High Court, Edward Broughton Rouse, solicitor, of 61 Clarkhouse Road, is suspended from the practise of his profession for one year. The charge against him is that he induced Walter Brown, the patron of a living, and the Rev. William Henry Holland Healey, who was presented to the living, to commit an act of simony, and that he caused the latter to make a declararation under the Benefices Act, 1898, which he knew to be false. 1 August 1906 Mr Edgar Allen presents a Finsen Lamp to the Royal Hospital for the light treatment of lupus. 1 August 1908 The Ecclesall tramway extension to Banner Cross is opened. 1 August 1931 The outer circle bus route started 1 August 1959 Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliot born Sheffield. August 2 2 August 1780 John Wesley preached in Paradise Square to the 'largest congregation he had seen on a weekday.' 2 August 1860 Decease, at Madras, of Sir H. G. Gibbs, Governor of that Presidency; M.P. for Sheffield from 1837 to 1849. Aug 2nd 1870 Destructive fire at the shop of Mr Whitehead, Infirmary Road. Mrs Whitehead burned to death. August 2 1918 Rev Harold Gibson, "Sheffield's Boxing Parson", is awarded the Military Cross. 2 August 1939 Plans for a new bus station at Pond Street were approved by the City Council. August 3 3 August 1870 Ellen Pigot, aged 2 years, died from hydrophobia caused by the bite of a donke. 3 August 1875 Mr Edward Tozer (Sanderson Bros. and Co.) elected Master Cutler. 3rd August 1897 Mr. Maurice George Rodgers, of the cutlery firm of Joseph Rodgers and Sons, elected Master Cutler for the year. 3 August 1900 Thomas william Jeffcock died. 3rd August 1904 James Wilmot White drowned at Owlerton in attempting to rescue a boy named Albert Knapton, who was also drowned, from Oxspring's dam. 3rd Aug 1938 189th Crookes Church scout group opened 3rd August 1957 A report in the local paper dated 4th August 1957 stated KILLED WIFE WHILE REVERSING VAN by our Sheffield correspondent A 25 year old Sheffield Greengrocer knocked down and killed his 35 year old wife while reversing his van yesterday. Police believe the wife Mrs. Sylvia Hill of Poole Road, Sheffield slipped behind the van in the pouring rain. Her husband Donald spent last night at the home of relatives The couple had just delivered some potatoes to a new shop in Low Edges Road Sheffield into which they intended to move shortly when the accident happened Full details +newspaper images 3 August 1974 Sheffield Wednesday footballer Michael Gray born Sunderland. August 4 4th August 1896 The body of Thomas Renshaw, cutlery manufacturer, of Sheffield, found at Filey; verdict of found drowned. 4th August 1896 Mr. Alexander Wilson, managing director of Messers. Charles Cammell and Co., elected Master Cutler. 4 August 1914 Britain declares war on Germany! 4 August 1932 The Cinema House hosts personal appearances by Laurel & Hardy! 4 August 1937 Sheffield city Council agree to purchase the St Pauls and the surrounding churchyard. 4th Aug 1961 287th Parkhill scout group opened August 5 5 August 1773 Mr Bradbury began work as Sheffield Assay Master at a salary of £50 per annum. 5th August 1865 A woman named Emily Taylor stabbed in Lambert Street by William Hyman, a neighbour. 5th August 1891 The Mayor unveils a fountain in Meersbrook Park to the memory of Mr. W. Westran, for 20 years C.S. of the B.U.O. of O. 5 August 1892 James Allen, Atlas Paper Mills, Ecclesfield, sentanced to six months' imprisonment for perjury. 5th August 1895 A portion of the High Hazels Park, purchased by the Corporation, thrown open to the public. 5th August 1898 John Henry Bains, a workman at the Toldeo Steel Works, saved two little boys from drowning in the Don. August 6 6th August 1804 John Stockton, alias Stockdale, a ring-leader of the desperate gang of villains who for many years past had plundered warehouses in this and other towns, of property of great amount, brought hither from Birmingham, and committed to York, charged with breaking open Messers. Rhodes & Champion's warehouses, in the Wicker, in 1802. 6th August 1805 Right of Mark. Daniel Brammall, manufacturer of files in Sheffield, obtained a verdict of £2,000 damages against Mr B Power, manufacturer of files in Birmingham, for wrongly using his mark. 6 August 1838 Mr Charles Brown made his first ascent in his new balloon, from the Botanical Gardens. (RB) 6th August 1842 Sheffield Poorhouse Inmates 513 Weeks payments to casual poor £492 Ecclesall Union Inmates of the house 350 Out-payments £131 (against £69 last year) 6 August 1849 Cricket Sheffield versus Yorkshire Sheffield, 1st innings 177; 2nd innings 83 Yorkshire, 1st innings 133; 2nd innings 97 ---------------------------- Decease of Mr W Parkin, late of West Street, aged 66 6 August 1891 Sheffield United footballer Billy Gillespe born in Ireland. Played for United 1913-1933 in 492 games scoring 137 goals. He also won 25 caps for Ireland and was the top Irish international scorer for 7 decades. 6 August 1897 Following the death of Anthony John Mundella, Sheffield Brightside elects the city's first working class MP. Frederick Maddison would later lose his seat in 1900 primarily for his support of the Boers. 6 August 1934 Hermann Glauert, Principle Scientist Royal Aircraft Establishment died. He was at the RAE until 1934. His father, Louis Glauert, was a Sheffield Cutler. 6 August 1939 Sheffield United footballer, Reg Matthewson born. He played for United 1958-1968. 6 August 1945 US drop atom bomb on Hiroshima. August 7 7 August 1795 Colonel Althrope drove his horse into a crowd creating a disturbance. The Riot Act was read and the Sheffield Volunteers fires on the crown killing two people. The incident was reported in the Iris and was not to the liking of the authorities who arrested James Montgomery and imprisoned him in York Castle 7 August 1839 The Duke of Norfolk's monopoly supplying coal to Sheffield is broken. The Sheffield and Rotherham railway opens a line to connect Holmes to the tramway serving the canal allowing Earl Fitzwilliams coal to be transported to Sheffield without use of the canal. 7 August 1851 Harry Pearson, Yorkshire Cricketer, born Attercliffe. 7 August 1863 Mr Thomas Jessop chosen Master Cutler 7 August 1934 Explosion at Nunnery Colliery. Six men injured, two of which later died. 7 August 1935 Sheffield fails to get a municipal airport as the City Council vote down a proposal to site an airport at Coal Aston. 7 August 1938 Black out! Sheffield's air raid precautions are tested for the first time! 7th Aug 1941 238th Hillsborough scout group opened 239th Loxley Methodist scout group opened 7th Aug 1956 207th Bents Green Methodist scout group re opened 7 August 1973 After 118 years of cricket , the last match is played at Brammall Lane. Yorkshire draw with old rivals Lancashire 7 August 2004 Leigh Bromby debuts for Sheffield United after moving from rivals Wednesday in May. 7 August 2007 The smallest British Trade Union (verified by Guiness Book of Records) was removed from the TUC register. The Sheffield Wool Shear Workers Union had been founded in 1890 but by the time of its removal had shrunk to less than 10 members. August 8 8 August 1838 Wesley College (later King Edward School) takes in its first boarding pupils. 8 August 1892 Hillsbro' Park opened to the public. 8 August 1941 Former Wednesday and England footballer Billy Betts died. Known as 'Old warhorse' Betts played for Wednesday between 1882-1895. He had two spells at Wednesday and played the the FA Cup final, the first game against United and Wenesday's forst football league match. The end of his career was signalled wne Tommy Crawshaw arrived. He was the grandfather of Dennis Woodhead and played 81 games for Wednesday scoring 4 goals. 8 August 1985 Sheffield's Hiroshima memorial unveiled in the Peace gardens in the presence of three survivors. August 9 9 August 1887 Suffragette and Communist Winifred Horrobin (nee Bathos) born in Sheffield. 9 August 1805 Railway engineer Joseph Locke born in Attercliffe. Locke was responsible (amongst many others) for the Manchester - Sheffield railway (including the Woodhead Tunnel). 9 August 1930 Mr George Kenning makes a gift of a Blackburn Bluebird plane to Sheffield Flying Club. 9 August 1932 Sheffield residents received a guide on how to use the newly number postal districts. 9 August 1933 Albert Quixall born Sheffield. 9 August 1936 At the Berlin Olympic Games, Sheffield athlete, Ernest Harper, won the silver medal in the marathon. 9 August 1945 US drop an atom bomb over the Japenses city of Nagasaki. 9 August 1954 Pete Thomas born Hillsborough. Thomas is the long term member of Elvis Costello's backing band the Attractions. August 10 10 August 1297 Thomas Furnival, Lord of the Manor, sealed the charter in which guaranteed the people or at least the Free Tenanta, of 'Schefeld' a measure of self government. Witnesses included Sir Robert de Ecclissale, Thomas de Munteney, Robert de Wadislay and William de Darnale. 10 August 1644 Castle of Sheffield surrendered to the Earl of Manchester and forces of the Parliament, by Major Thomas Beaumont, deputy governor. 10 August 1735 Coals brought to the house of maintenance since August 10th 1733 - 55 loads, cost £8 12s. 6d. Corn also brought in during the same time, 76 loads, cost £33 8s. 8 1/2d 12 quarters of malt, £14 1s. August 10th 1795 Bread flour retailed at 5s. 6d. per stone. (The corn committee sell at the Town-hall, fine flour at 2s. 6d., and bread flour at 2s. per stone - 19th August 1795) August 10th 1831 Society for bettering the condition of the poor; 28th Anniversary - funds of the last year £238. 2s. 1d.; distributed £154. 10th August 1838 Decease of Mr William Fielden, Punch Bowl, South Street, aged 32. 10 August 1917 Former Sheffield Wednesday footballer, Jackie Robinson, born Shiremoor. 10 August 1931 Merger between Sheffield Mail & Yorkshire Telegraph and Star. 10 August 1934 Sheffield City Progresive Group lose their leader and Alderman Blanchard resigns. August 11 August 11 11 August 1644 The Governor of Sheffield Castle surrendered to Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War. 11 August 1886 Uncontested by-election in Ecclesall. Ellis Ashmead- Bartlett (born in New York and brother of William Burdett-Coutts) re-elected. 11 August 1986 Sheffield Wednesday spend the best £200,000 they ever spent to sign 18 -year old David Hirst from Barnsley. August 12 12/8/1837 “Let me warn you all of the demon drink!†proclaimed Thomas Williams, 29, as he stood on the scaffold outside York Prison on Saturday, August 12th, 1837. The crowd, said to be “disappointingly small,†who had come to watch him hang, made no discernible response. Williams killed a workmate, Thomas Froggart, in a ferocious attack at the little factory in Silver Street, Sheffield, where they were both employed as basket makers. Williams, who certainly had a drink problem, had been fired by the factory-owner, and believed Froggart was after his work. He stabbed Froggart with a sharpened billhook used to cut willows, then embedded it in his skull. While another work colleague ran screaming into the street, Williams calmly walked off to the Windsor Castle pub, had a drink, and waited for the police. Froggart took three weeks to die from his head wounds. Williams was convicted at York Assizes, and his execution was the first to be held in England during the reign of Queen Victoria. 12 August 1942 2 people killed and 12 injured during German bombing as a bomb falls next to Charnock School in Birley. 12 August 1948 Harry Brearley, Inventor of Stainless Steel, died. 12 August 1950 Ray McHale, former Sheffield United footballer born. 12 August 1972 Willie Henderson, former Rangers, Scotland and Wednesday footballer, debuted for Wednesday in a 3-0 victory over Fulham. August 13 13th Aug 1912 31st Hanover scout group opened 32nd Stocksbridge scout group opened 33rd Chapeltown St John's scout group opened 13 August 1930 Consecration of of Holy Trinity Church, Millhouses. 13 August 1934 New recorder of Sheffield,Arthur Morely K.C. appointed. 13 August 1997 The film The Full Monty released. August 14 14 August 1989 Sheffield born, former mayor of Auckland, New Zealand Sir Dove Myer Robinson died . 14 August 2006 Artic Monkeys release there third single ' Leave before the Lights Caome on' August 15 August 15 1833 First public meeting at the new Cutler's Hall August 15 1928 S. Cooper, Fireman, awarded the Royal Humane society bronze medal for an act of bravery on 15th August 1928. 15 August 1938 The Carlton Cinema opened. 15 August 1987 Current (2009) Sheffield Wednesday footballer Sean McAllister born. 15 August 1991 Wednesday celebrate their return to the 1st division with the purchase of Chris Woods for £1.2 million. 15 August 1992 Brian Deane of Sheffield United scored the first ever goal in the Premier League in United's defeat of Manchester United. 15 August 2007 Wednesday sell Chris Brunt to West Brom receiving a record £3 million for the player. August 16 16 August 1865 Sir Henry Kenyon Stephenson born. Liberal politician, Kenyon was a Councilor, twice elected Mayor and elected MP for Sheffield Park in 1918. He was awarded a DSO fighting in WW1 and was Master Cutler in 1919. August 16th 1870 Settlement of the Thorncliffe dispute by concessions on both sides after 73 weeks. 16 August 1875 Firth Park was Sheffield's first publicly-owned park, donated to the then town by steel manufacturer, Mark Firth. The opening ceremony took place on 16th August 1875 when Mark Firth was Mayor of Sheffield. It was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII, and his wife Princess Alexandra. 16 August 1907 Yorkshire cricketer, Alfred Goulder, born Attercliffe. 16th Aug 1916 89th Waleswood Collieries scout group opened 16 August 1961 MP for Sheffield Hillsborough, Angela Smith born in Grimsby. 16 August 1965 Former Sheffield Wednesday favoourite Paul Williams born. Williams was bought from Crystal Palace for £700,000 and scored 25 goals in 93 games for the Owls. 16 August 2007 Sheffield United initiate legal proceedings against West Ham United in the 'Tevez affair'. 16 August 2009 Jess Ennis from Woodseats claimed Britain's first gold medal of the World Championships in Berlin after the final event of the heptathlon. August 17 17 August 1934 The first Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University, William Hicks, died. 17 August 1982 Sheffield Tigers speedway rider Ricky Ashworth born. 17 August 1982 Former Sheffield United footballer , Phil Jagielka born. Jagielka was at United from 1999 to 2007, when he signed for Everton for a £4 million fee, after playing 254 games for United. 17 August 1993 Sheffield Wednesday smash their transfer record to sign Andy Sinton for £2.7million from QPR. Sinton only manages 62 games 1993-1996. August 18 18 August 1794 The Loyal Independent Sheffield Volunteers receive their colours. 18th Aug 1915 78th Todwick scout group opened 79th St Timothy's Slinn Street scout group opened - still open 18 August 1920 The Sheffield branch of the Communist Party is founded with Harry Flectcher, the baker, as Secretary. 18 August 1955 Joe Mercer gives up his job as the 'Footballing Grocer" to become manager of Sheffield United which he was until December 1958. August 19 19 August 1851 Bernard Coleridge born. Coleridge was elected MP for Attercliffe 1885 resigning on inheriting his father's baronetcy in 1894. 19 August 1936 Residents of Sheffield Council estates vote in a referendum on whether or not to allow public houses on the estates. For - Shiregreen, Manor, Wybourne, Arborthorne, Woodthorpe. Against - Longley & Norwood, Tubbin & Brushes, Wisewood and High Wincobank. 19 August 1950 In a F1 (non championship) race, Cuth Harrison (TC Harrisson) wins the Sheffield Telegraph Trophy at Gamston driving an ERC racing car. 19 August 2006 Sheffield United return to the top flight after 12 years. Rob Hulse scores the first goal in the Premier League that day as United draw 1-1 with Liverpool. August 20 20 August 1870 Issac Ironside, Sheffield Chartist & Socialist Politician died 20th August 1870 August 21 21 August 1835 The Sheffield General Cemetery Company held their first Meeting and received the report of the Provisional Committee as to the progress made in the work. 21 August 1841 21st August 1841 Captain Lake, Barrack Master, promoted to the Mastership of the Ordnance Depot and Barracks, Weedon, Northamptonshire. 21 August 1897 Strike of Sheffield tool forgers and strikers, numbering 150, for an advance in wages Lilian Smith, aged two years, killed by being run over by a pony and trap at Attercliffe. Charles Goddard, the driver, charged with manslaughter. At Leeds Assizes he was discharged. 21 August 1934 The Sheffield City Council Progessive Group elect a new leader, Alderman Harold Jackson. 21 August 1939 With the second World War only a few days away, English Steel Corporation test out air raid sirens at all their works in Sheffield. 21 August 1963 Nigel Pearson born Nottingham. Pearson played over 200 games for Wednesday between 1987 and 1994 and captained the team to victory in the 1991 League Cup Final aginst Man Utd and promotion to the 1st Dvision in the same season. Now manager of Leicester City. 21 August 2005 Dame Kelly Holmes gave her farewell British performance at A Norwich Union grand prix in Sheffield. August 23 23rd Aug 1899 Firvale Workhouse official's blunder - wrong corpse delivered to the undertaker. Attendant dismissed 6th Sep 1892. August 25 25 August 1918 Waugh, W.J. an Engineer from Dewhurst's Sheffield awarded a Royal Humane Society Bronze medal for an act of bravery on 25.2.18 August 26 26 August 1771 First important inter-county cricket match involving teams from Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. Nottingham play Sheffield at Nottingham racecourse. 26 August 1889 Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation Company created by An act of Parliament, though it would be a number of years before they were to gain control. 26th Aug 1935 219th St Catherine Woodthorpe Mission scout group opened 26 August 1953 Current (2009) Bishop of Grantham, Rt Rev Dr Tim Ellis born in Sheffield. Bishop Tim is well known as a season ticket holder at Hillsborough! August 27 27 August 1679 Timothy Jollie, founding minister of the Upper Chapel, was called to an independent church at a meeting house in Snig Hill. 27 August 1792 First ever recorded incident of 'obstruction' in a cricket match cited in a match between Sheffield and Bents Green clubs. 27 August 1821 Filesmiths' Society; the members assemble at the Acorn Tavern, Shalesmoor and celebrater their 100th anniversary. 27 August 1834 Thomas Roberts, driver of the Halifax Mail, killed by the overturning of the coach, at Wharncliffe Side. 27 August 1855 First County Cricket match held at Brammal Lane. Yorkshire lose to Sussex! 27 August 1927 Jimmy Seed made his debut for Sheffield Wednesday. 27 August 1932 A pilot is seriously injured when his plane crashed at a flying gala hosted by Sir Alan Cobham at Coal Aston. 27 August 1933 Death of William Barnsley Allen. During WW1 Allen was awarded the VC, DSO and MC with Bar. He had studied at Sheffield University. 27 August 1942 Parliamentary by-election in Sheffield Park following the death of George Lathan. He was replaced by Thomas Burden. 27 August 1996 Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 in the last "Steel City Cup" in front of 7,271 people at Bramall lane. August 28 28 August 1902 Wath Railway station opened. 28 August 1969 Much travelled and former Sheffield United footballer Tom Cowan born. Cowan played for United between 1991-1994. 28 August 1997 Peter Springett, former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper and Sheffield police officer. died 1997. August 29 29 August 1882 Death of English cricket On 29 August 1882, Australia beat the English side at the Oval by just seven runs. The following day The Sporting Times ran a satirical obituary announcing the death of English cricket - declaring that the 'body' would be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia. Later that year, Ivo Bligh led a team to Australia to recover the ashes… the eternal contest had begun! 29 August 1844 Edward Carpenter born. Carpenter was an influential Socialiast and early gay rights campaigner. From 1875 he based himself in Sheffield and was instrumental in the founding of the Fabian Society and the Labour Party. 29 Aug 1923 146th Old Norton scout group opened - still open 29 August 1927 St Patrick's RC school opened, Sheffield Lane Top. 29 August 1956 Former Sheffield Wednesday captain Viv Anderson, who played for Wednesday between 1991-1993, was born in Nottingham. 29 August 1964 Derek 'Doc' Pace played his last game for Sheffield United after 302 league and cup games ans scoring 175 goals. 29 August 1993 Jan Zelezny set a new Javelin world record in Sheffield August 30 30 August 1924 Sheffield Wednesday become the first team to visit the new home of Crystal Palace, Selhurst Park. Wednesday won 1-0. 31 AUGUST August 31 1809 William Brookfield, born Sheffield. Brookfield was a Church of England clergyman. In 1860 he was appointed Hon. Caplain to the Queen and later Chaplain Ordinary. August 31 1939 War Looms - Hospital Patients are transferred from casualty hospitals to outer hospitals. Patients that could move were transferred from the City, General, Royal, Royal Infirmary, Jessop and Children's Hospital, mostly to Nether Edge. A large number of patients were sent home. 31 Aug 1948 264th Salvation Army scout group opened - Unusual as they normally opened Boys Brigade August 31 1976 Former Sheffield Wednesday footballer Ashley Westwood born. Westwood played for Wednesday between 2000-2003. August 31 2002 Low Shiregreen Methodist Chapel at Beck Road, closed. August 31 2008 Psalter Lane college campus officially closed. September 1 1 September 1835 Decease of Mr William Ashmore, aged 77, formerly of the Commercial and Tontine Inns. 1 September 1943 Former Sheffield United footballer and Worcstershire cricketer Ted Helmsley born in Stoke. September 2 September 2 1584 After alternating between Sheffield Castle and Manor, the Captive Queen of the Scots left Sheffield for good. September 2 1899 Official opening of Wednesday's new ground at Owlerton ( Changed name to Hillsborough in 1913). Wednesday beat Chesterfield 5-1. September 2 1900 Fourteen Ramblers are present for the foundation and inaugural ramble of Sheffield Clarion Ramblers. September 2 1939 War Looms. Approximately 9,000 children, expectant mothers and disabled people are evacuated from Sheffield. September 4 September 4 1867 Wednesday Football Club formed at the Adelphi Hotel, Sheffield. 4 September 1927 Former Attercliffe MP Bernard Coleridge 1895-1916 died. 4 September 1930 Concord Park presented to Sheffield by JG Graves. 4 September 1932 A new Jewish Burial Hall and Cemetery consecrated at Blind Lane, Ecclesfield. 4 September 1944 Dave Bassett , former Sheffield United manager 1989-1995, born. 4th Sept 1962 289th Gleadless Valley Secondary School scout group opened 4 September 1965 Sheffield Wednesday's former Belgian star Marc Degryse born. He played for Wednesday 11995-1996 scoring 8 goals in 34 games. 4 September 1971 Stiker Brian Joicey scored his first goal for Sheffield Wednesday in a match against Portsmouth. He went on to score 48 goals in 145 games. September 5 September 5 1881 John Parker died. Parker was one of Sheffield's first MPs elected with Silk Buckingham in 1832 and remained in office until 1852. 5eptember 5 1899 New electric tram sections opened : Tinsley Route - High Street to Weedon Street Nether Edge - High Street to Nether Edge September 6 6 September 1899 The first electric Tramcar ran on two new routes, Tinsley & Nether Edge. September 7 7 September 1932 Sir Malcolm Stanley Bradbury born. Author & academic Bradbury was the son of a Sheffield railwayman he is probably best know for his novel The History Man published in 1975 7 September 1940 First night of the blitz on London - three months later it would be Sheffield's turn. 7 September 1946 Alan Woodward born Chapeltown, Sheffield. Played for United between 1962 and 1878 scoring 158 goals in 536 games. 7 September 1981 Current Sheffield United footballer Darius Henderson born. 7 September 2009 Former Wednesday player, Norman Curtis. Norman, died aged 84. The tough-tackling defender made 324 appearances for the Owls in a decade-long stay at Hillsborough that spanned 1950 to 1960. He became established as first choice in the Wednesday starting line-up for almost all of the 1950s, winning Division Two championship medals in 1952, 1956 and 1959. September 8 The Football Echo Sheffield 8 September 1895 - 23 February 1896 : Nos. 1-25 Discontinued. 8 September 1969 Gary Speed born September 10 10th September 1890 Sheffield Guardians decide to buy better whiskey. 10 September 1914 Enlistment opens for the 12th Service Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment - the Sheffield Pals. 10 September 1933 Former Welsh international Rugby Union player Alfred Cattell died. Cattell later served as Chairman of Sheffield Utd and was Lord Mayor of Sheffield in 1917. September 11 11 September 1923 De La Salle College, RC Grammar School, opened at the old Osagathorpe Hall in Scott Road. September 12 12 September 1887 Wednesday play their first match at Olive Grove. They draw with Blackburn Rovers 4-4. September 13 13 September 1959 Herrol '"Bomber" Graham, former boxer, born in Nottingham. September 15 September 15 1965 Sheffield Telegraph renamed as the Sheffield Morning Telegraph. September 16 16 September 1865 Roman Catholic Priest John Furniss died. Furniss was born in Sheffield, the son of a Master Cutler. He devoted his efforts to working with children and was the founder of Children's Missions and Children's masses. 16 September 1875 City Museum in Weston Park first opened to the public. 16 September 1878 Alderman Richard Sale laid the Foundation stone of Firvale Workhouse. 16 September 1888 Footballer Frank Womack born Stannington. Still Birmingham's all time appearance record maker having played 491 games for them between 1908-1928. Also holds the record of having played in 511 games during his career and never scoring a goal! 16 September 1893 Sheffield Wednesday beat Newton Heath 1-0 in front of 7,000 spectators. 16 September 1962 Stephen Jones, aka 'Babybird" best known for the hit single 'You're Gorgeous' September 20 20 September 1587 Robert Sanderson baptised in Sheffield Parish Church. After Oxford he took holy orders and was appointed a chaplain to Charles 1. He later became Bishop of Lincoln. 20 September 1720 Tailor's Society, first benefit society in the town, established. 20 September 1773 Sheffield Assay Office hallmarked its first piece of silverware with the crown hallmark. 20 September 1780 Friendly and United Benefit society founded. 20 September 1944 Father Bernard Benson, former curate at St Patricks, Sheffield Lane Top, parachuted into Arnhem and received fatal wounded from which he died seven days later. 20 September 1947 Sir Henry Kenyon Stephenson died. 20 September 1954 Electric trains first ran from Sheffield Victoria to Penistone. 20 September 1974 First Test Transmission by Radio Hallam September 21 21 September 1734 Death of Mr John Balguy, master of Sheffield Grammar School (1664-1696) 21 September 1780 Garden Street chapel opened by Rev. Bristol to minister to a group of independent methodists. 21 September 1802 A great storm hits Sheffield causing much destruction and deaths. 21 September 1841 First Cab on the streets of Sheffield plying for trade on the streets 21 September 1850 Fall of part of grinding well of Messers Walters & Co Globe works. September 23 23 September 1821 William Johnson Clegg (father of Sir WIlliam Edwin Clegg) born in Earl Street 23 September 1862 Liberal Politician Arthur Neal born. City Councillor 1903-1921 and MP for Hillsborough 1918-1922. 23rd Sept 1941 237th Zion scout group opened 23 September 1946 Jim McCalliog born Glasgow. Played for Wednesday 1965-1969. Scored in both FA Cup semi-final and final in 1966. September 24 24 September 1774 Foundation stone laid of the Duke of Norfolk's Hospital Chapel on eastern side of the Sheaf. 24 September 1790 Admiral Rodney presented hs portrait to the Sheffield club that bore his name. 24 September 1879 Sheffield Blind School, Manchester Road opened by Samuel Roberts JP. 24 September 1908 Methodist Victoria Hall officially opened at a cost of over £40,000. 24 September 1939 Sheffield Actor Roger Middleton (Stage name Maurice Colbourne). He was the co-founder of the Half Moon Theatre in London and best known as character Tom Howard in Howard's Way. 24 September 1944 Former Sheffield Wednesday footballer, John Hicktob born. Hickton played for Wednesday 1963 - 1966 before moving on to Middlesborough 24 September 2007 Sheffield band Milburn release their new album "These are the Facts' September 25 25 September 1800 Theatre opened by Mr McCready 25 September 1833 Annual Dinner of Horticultural Society 25th September 1916 A single Zeppelin dropped 36 bombs in a line between Burngreave and through Attercliffe to Darnall. 25th Sept 1936 222nd Grimesthorpe scout group opened 25 September 1946 Jackie Robinson played his last game for Sheffield Wednesday in a match against Chesterfield. 25 September 2004 Sheffield born Bernard Hogan - Howe appointed Chief Constable of Merseyside. 25 September 2008 Former Sheffield United manager (1975-1977) Jimmy Sirrell died. September 26 26 September 2006 The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Clarence visit Sheffield and tour a number of manufacturers. 26 September 1813 An 'armed ride' was established on the mail coach between Glossop and Sheffield in order the protect the London mail. 26 September 1838 Foundation stone of new church at Gleadless laid by Hugh Parker Esq. 26th September 1916 Day after Zeppelin Raid - 350 Children are absent from Newhall School. 26 September 1932 Louis Armstrong opened at the Empire for a week. 26 September 1933 207th Bents Green scout group opened 26 September 1938 The Graves Trust presented Forge Dam and Old May House, Mayfield Valley to the City. 26 September 1973 “Flying Scotsman†visits Sheffield’s Midland Station. International match held at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland 0 Bulgaria 0 26 September 1998 Paolo Di Canio's future in English football was left in the balance after shoving referee Paul Alcock to the ground during Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Arsenal. September 27 27 September 1821 Public dinner held at Tontine - hosted by Duke of Norfolk 27 September 1832 Annual meeting of the Political Union held at Town Hall 27 September 1833 Presentation of plate made to Earl Fitzwilliam by the inhabitants of Sheffield 27 September 1837 Mrs Graham made a balloon ascent from the Botanical Gardens. 27 Sept 1927 168th Bradfield Church scout group opened 27 Sept 1929 43rd Owlerton St John's scout group re opened 180th Holy Trinity Millhouses scout group opened 181st St Chad's Woodseats scout group opened STILL OPEN 27 September 1930 British Home Stores open their first store in a Northern provincial city on the Moor 27 September 1934 The Graves Trust announce the building of 100 rent free houses in Sheffield 27 September 1937 The LMS Railway knocked half an hour off the three and a half hour journey to London 27 September 1940 Dame Josephine Barstow DBE born Sheffield. Renowned English soprano. September 28 28 September 1840 North Midland Railway ran a 1/2 price excursion from Sheffield to Leeds. 28th Sept 1934 216th Maud Maxfield Deaf School scout group opened 217th The Grove scout group opened 28 September 1955 Former Sheffield Wednesday footballer(1983 -1991) , Laurie Madden, born 1955 September 29 29 September 1842 Two wheat stacks burnt at Cherry Tree Hill, property of H. Newbould Esq. 29 September 1842 Richard Otley and George Harney, Chartists, arrested. They were charged with conspiracy at a meeting in Manchester. 29 September 1785 A group of Sheffield businessmen met and agreed to 'erect a commodious inn' in the Haymarket. It was financed by a Tontine and was named the Tontine Inn. 29th Sept 1936 223rd Wadsley Methodist Church scout group opened 29 September 1956 Sebastian Coe was born in Chiswick. Seb has strong Sheffield roots and began his running career at the age of 12 when he joined Sheffield's Hallamshire Harriers. Later Olympic Champion, Conservative MP and spearheading the 2012 London Olympics arrangements. 29 September 1989 Actor Mark Digham died. Probably best known for portraying an MI5 officer in the TV series The XYY Man. September 30 30 September 1900 West Tinsley Railway station opened as 'Tinsley Road' on the Sheffield District Railway. 30 September 1930 Sheffield Chamber of Commerce resolve to send a deputation to the City Council to support the case for a Sheffield Areodrome. 30 September 1935 Hartley Brook Road Council School opened. 30 September 1935 113rd Burngreave Congregational scout group opened 30 September 1936 Woodthorpe Council School opened. 30 September 1940 Sir Robert Hadfield, discoverer of manganese steel, died 30 September 1961 Professional Golfer, Malcolm McKenzie, born Sheffield 1961. 30 September 1987 Tommy Spurr, currrent Sheffield Wednesday defender, born Leeds. Spurr made his debut in 2005 and has made over 125 appearances for the club. 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dunsbyowl1867 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 August 23 1961 Sir Stanley Rous, President of FIFA opened the new North Stand at Hillsborough built at a cost of £150,000. The stand is 362 feet long with a seating capacity of 10,008. There are 48 rows of seats and a rise from bottom to top of 51 feet. The roof measures 362 feet by 124 feet and is supported by steel girders cantilevered from the back of the stand and projects 16 feet beyond the front row of seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bczel01 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I am related to James Wilmot White, who drowned trying to save Albert Knapton on 3rd August 1904. He was the older brother of my great grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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