historybuff Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi Does anyone know the story behind the stone head of a First World War soldier (complete with helmet) which appears on the facade of a house (I believe number 99 or thereabouts) on either London Road or Abbeydale Road? I don't know exactly where London Road finishes and Abbeydale Road begins. I have been trying for ages to get some information - even tried Central Library but with no luck. It's just so intriguing Historybuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwork2shop Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Just checked on google maps and it's 99 Abbeydale Road. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historybuff Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Has anyone the answer as to why the sculpture of the head of a WW1 soldier, complete with tin helmet, should be on the front of 99 ( or 101) Abbeydale Road? I have tried Sheffield Library and various history groups but no one has an explanation. It is very intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Have you tried asking the people who live in the house ? Could it be in memory of someone who died in WW1 and lived at that house ? Have you tried looking at the 1911 census ? Sheffield electoral returns for the property ? http://www.instantstreetview.com/2pir6rz3dxtacz3nwzrkz8k Is this the sculpture in question ? ^^^^^ http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/10140-images-of-sheffields-great-war-soldiers/ Try this website.^^^^^ Please let me know if you find anything out - you've got me intrigued ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historybuff Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hi Daven Many thanks for the suggestions which I will follow up although I have yet to discover how to access Sheffield electoral rolls. A learning curve I guess. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natjack Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Really glad to find this thread. I kept saying to people I'd seen a WW1 soldier's head sticking out of a house wall somewhere but couldn't remember where it was. Everyone always looks at me like I'm insane when I mention it so thank you thank you. I didn't dream it and I'm not mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 1911 directory shows Joseph Gilday 101 Abbeydale Road There are two Gilday WW1 deaths sons of John and Kate possible related to Joseph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 The money is on Viscount Wolseley: http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/3216-another-picture-quiz/#entry14397 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoad Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 His hair looks a bit long for a soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningman Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 It's been assumed to be a WW1 soldier, which is surely wrong, as the house was built well before 1914 ! As a young lad, used to throw snowballs at him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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