The Diary of Nathaniel Bryceson (Part 6)

[Ruskie]

Oh no! "....can only be erected on the actual building inhabited by a figure, not the site where the building once stood ..."    But I'm sure I've seen instances of 'lived in a house on this site' .... 

There are definitely blue plaques attached to sites of houses, rather than the actual house.  See this one (from Frith Street; close by to Richmond Buildings actually) for instance:



Not sure why the thing you've read says otherwise; unless they've revised the criteria now.

It would be great to have one in Richmond Buildings though; considering how drab it is now.

EDIT: hmmm I'm wondering if that's actually an official blue plaque, given the Association wording round the edge.  Oh well if other bodies can get "fake" ones put up then we can too

Thanks for that information Ian. I knew I hadn't imagined seeing "in a house on this site" on blue plaques. You might be right about the wording around the edge. The 'genuine' ones are English Heritage and have been for x number of years. But as you have discovered there are others. I don't care which one we put on Richmond Buildings but I'd still like to see one on that ugly building. 

[Ruskie]

From the Proceedings of the Old Bailey:

JOHN SMITH, Killing - murder, 17th August 1846

http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=t18460817-1582a-offence-1&div=t18460817-1582a#highlight

[Siamese Girl]

John Vincent Smith's murder of Susan Tolleday doesn't seem to have made great news

It certainly did make news. There was a widespread outcry against the death sentence. petitions were got up, etc and eventually the death sentence was commuted.

Try searching the newspaper databases for Susan Tolliday, Susan Tolloday, and John Smith W12 guildhall between August 15 and September 30 1846.

As ShaunJ pointed out, his sentence was commuted - I wonder what eventually happened to him?

It seems ridiculous these days how long the time takes between offence and trial and how long a trial will last - but it was so quick then!

Carole

[rubyjas]

Hello everyone, I am Steven's mum.
I have been following Nathaniel's diary with interest and find it fascinating that people from all over the world are so completely absorbed in wanting to know all about this distant ancester of mine
(and Steven's).
I have also read every entry on RootsChat. It has taken me ages because a) I am pretty hopeless on a computer and b) everytime a name or place comes up I have to stop and see if I can google any info.
I would like to say a big `Thank You' to all of you all for your kind comments and wishes made in respect of my mother's death.
I know she was interested in hearing what was happening but she was not really into reading it all. She did know that in fact she wasn't a Bryceson but a White although it appears no-one really talked about it.
I would be nice to know if there are any other related Bryceson's around or any Whites. Mum did talk to me about cousins that were realted by her fathers side but I never met any and I can't now ask her if she did.
Please forgive the fact that I probably won't be making a habit of posting on here but I will be avidly reading your news and enjoying it.

Good luck and happy searching.
Ruth Saxby

[Ruskie]

Welcome to rootschat Ruth! 

It's wonderful that you have joined us and it's amazing that you have read ALL of our discussion about Nathaniel. He and his exploits have certainly captured our imaginations over the past months. I find it interesting and educational as well as a bit of escapism from everyday life, to get involved in a fascinating discussion such as this.

Please pop in and contribute at any time.

[Steven Bryceson]

Hooray Mum! You made it!! Lots of love, Steven.x

[rubyjas]

Hello Steven
Are you being sarcastic or what?
Weren't all the kind words lovely especially because they are from people we have never met and who never met Mum/Nan
Looking in graveyards must run in the family!
X
 

[Steven Bryceson]

Just a little Mum! To all you guys out there, Mum can tell you that I have definately inherited NB's love of visiting churches and churchyards, even if this passion skipped my Mum's generation; the words "not another church Steven" ring in my ears, though these days I more often here "not another church Dad"! x

[deb usa]

Hi Ruth

We are all so glad to see you here!

Hi Steven ... I would love to visit Church Yards but I have no-one to visit here. I did have a great time, however, when I visited my Parents in Cornwall in March of this year. They traipsed me around from one to another.

My profile picture is where I went to visit my Gr Granparents 

deb