bullerboY Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 bullerboY Herbert Lunn was the one I was hoping for. Had a look at the SGW book and see that Herbert (Jerry) Lunn was in the first world war. He was awarded the Military Medal for clearing wounded from the battlefield under heavy shelling during the Battle of Bullecourt in 1917. Our Great Uncle Joseph Canett(i) was killed at the Battle of Bullecourt in 1917. He was clearing wounded from the battlefield at the time. Shows what your relative was up against. Different regiment but same battle. Small world eh? Our GGF Harry Rippon (see my earlier post) was married to Joseph's sister. My Grandad was gassed on the Somme but survived only to die in 1938 from skin cancer form Mustard gas poisoning,i still have his medal.He was called Joseph Lunn. ---------- Post added 28-12-2014 at 21:07 ---------- I used to work at Ellis, Son and Paramore on Corporation Street which before it became the company was a building (Punchbowl public house ?) allegedly frequented by one of the Sheffield gangs. Bullet holes could be seen in some of the brick work on the corner of the building, whatever allegedly went off there I don't really know, but the building always had an eerie feeling to it no matter what time of day it was. My latr friend Jim Storey had the garage on the corner of Spring street which was part of Ellis Parramores and was part of the mooneys place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian White Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I've got a new interest in Sheffield history. Watching a few episodes of Peaky Blinders set in Birmingham, reminded me that Sheffield had its own gang history. My mother told me about the Mooney family and I heard later about Percy Sillitoe. I would certainly like to know about what went on in those times. Also I heard that the Quakers once practically ran the city and also that they were coining their own money. Some wild tales, also that Sheffield once had a night club which closed its doors at 10 PM. Some of it must be true and I would like to read about it if it's set down anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moirahyde Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Brian.... If you want to know about the Mooney family and Percy Sillitoe, buy a copy of a book called 'The Sheffield Gang Wars' by J.P.Bean. I have had my copy for a good few years now and it is a very good read. Or, Sheffield Library should have a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 There are also some youtube videos about Sheffield and the gang wars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2fNb7Zu1n4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian White Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thank you Moirahyde and darra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Petre Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I've got a new interest in Sheffield history. Watching a few episodes of Peaky Blinders set in Birmingham, reminded me that Sheffield had its own gang history. My mother told me about the Mooney family and I heard later about Percy Sillitoe. I would certainly like to know about what went on in those times. Also I heard that the Quakers once practically ran the city and also that they were coining their own money. Some wild tales, also that Sheffield once had a night club which closed its doors at 10 PM. Some of it must be true and I would like to read about it if it's set down anywhere. What night club was that Brian ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian White Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 If I knew, I wouldn't be asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 There are also some youtube videos about Sheffield and the gang wars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2fNb7Zu1n4 thats good but he means the 20s ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calahonda Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 What has always intrigued me is the lack of photographs of say, William Plommer, George Mooney, Sam Garvin etc. I’ve seen a photo of one of the Fowler brothers, and another of members of his gang, but that’s all, this was 1920’s, not 1890’s, where have all the photos gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) What has always intrigued me is the lack of photographs of say, William Plommer, George Mooney, Sam Garvin etc. I’ve seen a photo of one of the Fowler brothers, and another of members of his gang, but that’s all, this was 1920’s, not 1890’s, where have all the photos gone? William Plommers on this one with the 2 Fowlers, interesting read http://www.pressreader.com/uk/yorkshire-post/20110825/283094180818428 George Mooney and Sam Garvin https://i.pinimg.com/originals/16/ff/fd/16fffd5420e6ab48322ef57d090dfd15.jpg interesting piece on the police station at the frontline of the gangs https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/police-station-on-frontline-in-sheffield-gang-wars-1-6851920 Edited April 9, 2018 by melthebell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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