I took a different path whilst out running and came across this. Headstone and railing. Charcoal made in the woods was used for smelting iron; white coal was for smelting lead. The headstone is dated 1786. The inscription reads: "In memory of George Yardley, Wood Collier. He was burnt to death in his Cabbin on this place Octr. 11th 1786. William Brookes, Salesman; David Glossop, Gamekeeper; Thos. Smith, Besom maker; Sampn. Brookshaw, Innkeeper." The monument is unusual in that it records not only the occupation of the deceased, but those of the subscribers to his memorial. #ecclesall #ecclesallwoods #charcoalindustry #woodland #monument #hiddenhistory #forgottonhistory #unusualhistory #sheffield #sheffieldhistory #headstone #headatones #unusualhistory #outandaboutwithliz (at Ecclesall Woods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDYQa-EFwnn/?igshid=1aaik8yihndja
