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That name may be cast into the inspection chamber covers if they are still the original ones.

 

There you go historybuff - that is your next challenge.

Keep us informed.

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Many thanks to all who have contributed ideas, theories etc. I am leaning to Waldershelf's belief that it is not a WW1 soldier but more likely a decoration intended for the whole terrace. As Retep recalls demolishing nearby houses with a similar appendage perhaps the builder at the time had a job lot of the heads of Roman Gods or something similar!

 

When the opportunity arises I will try to find the name of the builder. If I have any luck I will let you know.

 

Regards & thanks again.

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Slightly O/T but ther is a row of terrace houses at Crosspool with a small "bust" in the stonework each side of the front door.

These are allegedly based on the builders that built the terrace.

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There is an article about this in the stars retro guide from yesterday, it is a plaque to commemorate Field Marshall Viscount Garnet Wolseley KPGCBOMGCMGVDPC (June 4,1833-March 25, 1913) who was an Anglo Irish officer in the British army.

There is a two page article about this in the sheffield retro pull out dated the 12th July 2014.

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