Mr Barnsley FC's grave restored.

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  1. Geriatrictyke

    Geriatrictyke New Member

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    Now its restored and we know where it is

    it should never be allowed to get in that state again... Well done to everyone involved
     
    Geriatrictyke, Mar 19, 2009
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  2. Gordon Owen

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    Gordon Owen, Mar 19, 2009
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    Fantastic work!!!

    Well done to all those involved
     
    SirPsychoSexy, Mar 19, 2009
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    Wonderful news, well done to all those who put in the work. nt nt
     
    JLWBigLil, Mar 19, 2009
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    Excellent work!!! Well done!! nt
     
    RedC, Mar 19, 2009
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  6. Gue

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    The two main architects in this were John Mills and John Daykin.

    John Mills had the idea after we won promotion to the Premier league in 1997. He contacted the Supporters Club with the idea and we launched a Fund to restore the grave.The money needed was raised pretty quickly.

    John Daykin helped with the background and history of Rev Preedy.

    JM managed top trace family members and the Islington Church where the Reverand Preedy went after leaving Barnsley. All parties were consulted and agreed this could go ahead.

    Unfortunately J M left London and we had to wait until Paul came along, with his London colleagues and took up the challenge and finished the project off

    We deliberately left out any mention of his association with Barnsley FC through fear of vandals. We know from experience this has happened in similar circumstances with Players graves etc.
     
    Guest, Mar 19, 2009
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    Great article

    Well done to everyone involved in the restoration
     
    Durkar Red, Mar 19, 2009
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  8. Jay

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    I thought that was supposed to be a secret

    Whenever I've asked before I've never been told.
     
    Jay, Mar 19, 2009
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    RE: I thought that was supposed to be a secret

    It'll soon get deleted if it is.
     
    Hicksy, Mar 19, 2009
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    Brilliantly done. Thanks everyone involved. nt
     
    bright red, Mar 19, 2009
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  11. Gordon Owen

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    Gordon Owen, Mar 19, 2009
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    Bloody well done to all involved....You should be very proud of yourselves its a wonderful gesture and no mistake....
     
    stevie, Mar 19, 2009
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    Wow! Thanks for this...

    ...it's of great personal interest.</p>

    The second part of the piece ends with a copy of a letter written by the Club in 1928, acknowledging the return to the Club of the 1912 Cup Final ball. The letter is handwritten and signed by Arthur Fairclough - my grandfather's cousin (and therefore my cousin twice removed).
    </p>
     
    Shy Talk, Mar 19, 2009
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    Excellent piece of work, congratulations to all involved. Wonder what it might cost to have "Founder of Barnsley Football Club" engraved on it? Would we be allowed to do that?
     
    e-red, Mar 19, 2009
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    Previous grave was vandalised ..

    Possibly for having a Barnsley FC wreath placed on it. Makes sense not to mention the club, after all we know who he is.
     
    Turvey Tyke, Mar 19, 2009
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    RE: Previous grave was vandalised ..

    Fair enough. Sad world when that happens though!
     
    e-red, Mar 19, 2009
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    well done to all concerned
     
    huddstyke, Mar 19, 2009
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  18. Red

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    I think it's great and I am not criticising but....

    ... do you think that the Wikipedia entry could be adjusted to change &quot;where&quot; to &quot;were&quot;?</p>

    <font color="#cc0000">The funds where raised by the the Barnsley FC Supporters Trust and the restoration conceived and completed by members of both the Trust and the London Tykes.</font></p>

    Would make all the difference.</p>
     
    Red Rag, Mar 19, 2009
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  19. Hicksy

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    In case anyone didn't see yesterday.... nt
     
    Hicksy, Mar 20, 2009
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  20. Jay

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    change it yourself

    Anyone can edit Wikipedia
     
    Jay, Mar 20, 2009
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