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Sad tale of Joseph Jordon Clark
Here's a sad little story I found on a grave at Shurdington church in Gloucestershire:
It reads: IN MEMORY
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Oooh, crivens!
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Not quite on a par with:
"Look look Mama, what is that mess that looks like strawb'ry jam? Hush hush my dear, 'tis your Papa run over by a tram." |
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That is a sad tale indeed Sabrina............
......smacks UJ's hand for making light of such a tragic tale........
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In the days when horses were a common method of transport as well as work animals, such things weren't as rare as they are now.
In 1900 my great-aunt Josephine was knocked over by a runaway horse and after being unconscious a few hours, died. That was in Gloucestershire too, in Rendcomb. It was 5 days after her 12th birthday.
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What a sad tombstone, you can imagine the grief of his parents at his sudden death.
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I know accidents were common then, but it is unusual to see it on a gravestone. They must have been so distraught at their loss.
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Come to think of it, I have a few seen off by horses too...young Alfred Trafford, kicked in the head by a horse.
George Holden,eldest son, spoilt brat, dandy about town, driving a horse and carriage containing a Mrs Somebody or other and a woman (pmsl), took the corner a bit too sharp and collided with a post, throwing Mrs Doings out onto her head, from which she bled profusely and was carried into a nearby hotel, where she died. The hotel had recently been refurbished to the highest manner and degree by Messrs Doodah and sons, who will welcome any commissions..... OC |
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I had someone who was thrown from his cart, hit his head on a rock, never regained consciousness and died shortly after. The horse apparently kept going and thatwas how they discovered him. He was also well known enough to have the whole event recounted in the local paper.
Having been trodden on by a horse and thrown off one, at separate times, I can say it bl**dy hurts.
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Lovely story OC - can picture it!
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Although all these incidents must have been heartbreaking for the families, it makes for interesting research.
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