Funeral with Military Honours, Norton Cemetery

[LeadFarmer]

Just been looking at this postcard I saw online, could it be Norton in Sheffield?

The Norton cemetery I know is on Derbyshire Lane which is a steep hill, this photo looks flat. Doubt it could be the funeral of Sir Francis Chantrey as that was Norton church, not cemetery. Plus I recall reading that on the day of his funeral it was heavy rain, it looks dry in this photo.

Of course there are other Nortons in the UK, so could be anywhere.

 

[syrup]

 

Sir Francis Chantrey is Buried in Norton Derbyshire, According to this news article.

So it is our Norton in Sheffield.

Morning Post 01 February 1853

[LeadFarmer]

He is indeed, but he's not buried at Norton cemetery, he's at Norton church which are two different places. So if the above photo is Norton cemetery in Sheffield, I wonder who's funeral it is?

[Lysanderix]

Someone with military connections or a civic dignatory?

[Heartshome]

Hi LeadFarmer.  Most likely the MUNICIPAL NORTON CEMETERY, Beverley Road, Malton, North Yorkshire,

as the surrounding area is completely flat. Going by the fashion, photo taken early 1900s.

[southside]

Hi LeadFarmer. The photograph was taken by Sheffield Photographer Morgan and Son (M&S).  Could have been taken on the route to Norton Cemetery?

[Edmund]

There's another view of this event here:

PictureSheffield

It was probably the funeral of 42 year old Quartermaster-Sergeant Charles Broughton, who died of a fractured skull at the Royal Hospital on 14th July 1907, following a horse rearing accident while on parade at Psalter Lane on Sunday 12th July. He was a Volunteer in the 4th West Riding Royal Garrison Artillery, but he worked as a joiner at East Hecla Works, Tinsley.  The funeral procession left from 43 Tillotson Road, Heeley, his home address. 380 Artillery Volunteers mustered at the Edmund Road Drill Hall, their band and buglers led the way to Heeley, accompanied by detachments of the Engineers and Hallamshire Rifles. By the time the procession reached Norton Cemetery, the road was lined with onlookers five deep. He left a widow, Mary Ann, and daughter Emily, 13.

[Heartshome]

4 hours ago, southside said:

Hi LeadFarmer. The photograph was taken by Sheffield Photographer Morgan and Son (M&S).  Could have been taken on the route to Norton Cemetery?

Well noted southside! I agree with you that the photo could have been taken on route, as the most flat area near the cemetery 

would have been the cross roads, but the pub with cottages at the side are not in view. Need to try and match the large building 

in the background to pin point the location.

[Heartshome]

3 hours ago, Edmund said:

There's another view of this event here:

PictureSheffield

It was probably the funeral of 42 year old Quartermaster-Sergeant Charles Broughton, who died of a fractured skull at the Royal Hospital on 14th July 1907, following a horse rearing accident while on parade at Psalter Lane on Sunday 12th July. He was a Volunteer in the 4th West Riding Royal Garrison Artillery, but he worked as a joiner at East Hecla Works, Tinsley.  The funeral procession left from 43 Tillotson Road, Heeley, his home address. 380 Artillery Volunteers mustered at the Edmund Road Drill Hall, their band and buglers led the way to Heeley, accompanied by detachments of the Engineers and Hallamshire Rifles. By the time the procession reached Norton Cemetery, the road was lined with onlookers five deep. He left a widow, Mary Ann, and daughter Emily, 13.

Nice one Edmund! 1907 well fits with the fashion in the photo. It's the appearance that the surrounding area looks so flat for

the location of the Derbyshire Lane, Norton Cemetery which is a bit confusing, but like Lead Farmer says, it could have been 

taken some where on route. 

[LeadFarmer]

4 hours ago, Edmund said:

There's another view of this event here:

PictureSheffield

It was probably the funeral of 42 year old Quartermaster-Sergeant Charles Broughton, who died of a fractured skull at the Royal Hospital on 14th July 1907, following a horse rearing accident while on parade at Psalter Lane on Sunday 12th July. He was a Volunteer in the 4th West Riding Royal Garrison Artillery, but he worked as a joiner at East Hecla Works, Tinsley.  The funeral procession left from 43 Tillotson Road, Heeley, his home address. 380 Artillery Volunteers mustered at the Edmund Road Drill Hall, their band and buglers led the way to Heeley, accompanied by detachments of the Engineers and Hallamshire Rifles. By the time the procession reached Norton Cemetery, the road was lined with onlookers five deep. He left a widow, Mary Ann, and daughter Emily, 13.

 

A very interesting account, thank you. It must have been quite a sight to see the precession.

Seems that it is Sheffield then, but as said, could have been taken anywhere between Tillotson Rd Heeley and Derbyshire Lane. The obvious route would have ben along Chesterfiedl Rd and up Derbyshire Lane? Would that be too steep?

Or maybe taken between Edmund Rd and Heeley whilst the troops were marching to Tillotson Rd to meet the deceesed? Or does that look like the coffin being drawn by horse in the photo? If so it must be between Heeley and the cemetery.

Doesn't look like Tillotson Rd exists anymore?

[MartinR]

That's the coffin, covered by a flag (it looks like the Union flag which would be normal) and flowers.  The coffin would rest on a board strapped to the top of a field gun.

[Edmund]

My guess is the photographer was standing on Derbyshire lane (where the Y is on the map below) facing north, Cross Scythes pub and cottages behind the trees.  The building above "207" looks similar to one on the photo. The text on the photo does say "AT Norton Cemetery".

[Hopman]

The gun carriage and horses had come from Hillsborough Barracks. There are accounts in:

Monday 15th July in the Sheffield Evening Telegraph about the accident and on Thursday 18th of July about the funeral in the Evening Telegraph.

The funeral was also mentioned on the Friday in the Sheffield Independent and the Sheffield Daily Telegraph.

 

[Heartshome]

9 hours ago, Edmund said:

My guess is the photographer was standing on Derbyshire lane (where the Y is on the map below) facing north, Cross Scythes pub and cottages behind the trees.  The building above "207" looks similar to one on the photo. The text on the photo does say "AT Norton Cemetery".

Hi Edmund. Yes! I see where you mean!  I was thinking the photo was inside the Cemetery, but standing where you say on the road, gives that view, and the big property on the right would be the rear of 207. Amazing how photo angles can distort familiar landscapes.

[LeadFarmer]

So this would give a similar view today...

 

With the photographer maybe sat on the stone wall that runs along the perimeter of the cemetery..

 

 

[Heartshome]

1 hour ago, LeadFarmer said:

So this would give a similar view today...

 

With the photographer maybe sat on the stone wall that runs along the perimeter of the cemetery..

 

 

Hi LeadFarmer. Yes! I'd say pretty much that view. The back of that property on the photo, would have been just left of the trees in the background on Norton Lees Lane. You really don't notice so much that it's on a hill do you?

[LeadFarmer]

I might have to go and find the grave over the next few days.

[Heartshome]

2 hours ago, LeadFarmer said:

I might have to go and find the grave over the next few days.

Ahh! bless you. This may help then.

CHARLES BROUGHTON - buried JULY 18th 1907 - GRAVE No 13   SECTION QA

His wife Mary Ann was buried with him when she died in 1933.    Regards Heartshome.