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RichardB

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Monster Turnip, October 6 1847

On Monday last, there was exhibited to us a turnip, of the following weight and dimensions, viz.--weight 23 and half pounds; circumference, 34 inches; depth from the insertion of the top to the insertion of the root, 13 inches.

This marvel of the turnip race, which is supposed to be the largest ever produced in Yorkshire, is of the "Norfolk white", and was grown in the garden of Mr. John Turner, at Neepsend.

Sheffield Iris.

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Prize Fight at Sheffield

July 1874

Father and son caught taking part in a Prize Fight at Endcliffe

"One of Sheffield's rural retreats"

Police were stoned by the mob when they stopped the fight

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... and an Irishman who really should have stuck with the spuds !

be careful Richard this could offend some Irishman, SKEETS

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be careful Richard this could offend some Irishman, SKEETS

Well he should at least have used a knife or chewed a bit !

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An Alarming Boiler Explosion

Hollis Croft 22 December 1874

Boiler explosion at the cutlery manufacturer George Hides, many injured and 1 boy subsequently died

George Hide charged with manslaughter

Wow.. This is really exciting - George Hides was my great great grandad and this article is about a really significant (I should imagine) event in his life. Is any more known about what happened next, after he was tried? Cant wait to hear more - thanks very much!!

Karen

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An Alarming Boiler Explosion

Hollis Croft 22 December 1874

Boiler explosion at the cutlery manufacturer George Hides, many injured and 1 boy subsequently died

George Hide charged with manslaughter

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