lobster   54 #13 Posted August 11, 2010 the elephant was used because all the horses were commandered for the forces in WW1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Toesy   10 #14 Posted August 13, 2010 yes i've gathered that much but does anyone have any more information about where the elephant came from? Would be much appreciated. Cheers, Sophie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
linda swallo   10 #15 Posted February 26, 2011 I have a photo of Wards elephant if anyone wants it. I used to work in the Publicity Dept of Thos W. Ward in the early 70's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
marth   10 #16 Posted August 11, 2011 I was very interested to see Tommy Ward's elephant mentioned. We have an old newspaper photo of Lizzie on our wall. T W Ward was my great uncle, and the story as I know it was that all the heavy horses which pulled the coal carts were commandeeredfor the 14-18 war, and Wards bought Lizzie to pull the coal cart. From a circus. They also employed her Indian mahoot who knew all her needs. I would love to hear any more about her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
1942mick   10 #17 Posted August 17, 2011 Hi I used to work at T W WARD Tinsley Transport Department as a HGV driver and I remember an old guy who worked there telling me that Lizzie Ward would pick a child up off the road with its trunk (if one ran out in front of her) and put them back on the path ! I do not know how true it was but sounds good to me ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Steve birks   10 #18 Posted September 15, 2011 Hi guys, I'm quite new to the forum. I'm a Sheffield born songwriter now living in Selby. I wrote a song about "Lizzie" and am now looking for info on Duke of Darnall, Russian Edna & long Sammy, any other suggestions for new titles would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Steve birks   10 #19 Posted September 15, 2011 I would love a photo. How do I get it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #20 Posted September 15, 2011 I would love a photo. How do I get it ?  I have a photo of Lizzie Ward in my kitchen - I just printed it off the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Steve birks   10 #21 Posted September 16, 2011 Hi Sophie, don't know if it will help but I've written a song about Lizzie http://www.myspace.com/stevebirks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
truman   10 #22 Posted September 22, 2011 Is this the elephant? http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=84037 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Steve birks   10 #23 Posted September 22, 2011 Think it could be, thank you. please check out http://www.myspace.com/stevebirks to hear the song I wrote about her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Droppingwell   10 #24 Posted November 11, 2013 This article has been put on the BBC website. I hope the link works!  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-24745705 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
