People Gallery

Sheffield Association in aid of the Adult Deaf and Dumb, sign language (I am thine, O Lord), 1908

Sheffield Association in aid of the Adult Deaf and Dumb was established in 1862 with the aim of promoting the wellbeing of the deaf and dumb and assisting them in obtaining employment. Originally using premises in Division Street it moved to purpose built premises in Charles Street in the 1890s. Demolished 1966.The font, made by a member of the Association, was installed at the Institute's premises in 1911.Image from Sheffield Association in aid of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Jubilee Souvenir, 1861-1911 (Local Studies 362.42 SST)

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Wightman family Victorian picnic, Yorkshire, 1893

Arthur Wightman (1842 - 1924) is the figure on the far left of the photograph, partially obscured by a young lady in front of him, who is thought to be Annie Maud Wightman (1854 - 1940), one of Arthur's sisters. Arthur's wife Edith Wightman (1850 - 1943) can be seen fourth from the left, wearing a dark-coloured coat and hat. The two gentlemen in the centre of the photograph, sat towards the back, wearing caps and with cigars in their mouths, are possibly Benjamin Arthur Wightman (1873 - 1937), Arthur's eldest son and Henry Temple Wightman (1866 - 1920), Arthur's youngest brother, respectively.
Original at Sheffield Libraries: arc02535

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Roller skater at the Cafe, Olympia Skating Rink, Sheffield, c. 1911

From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00134

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Bramall Lane, Edwardians, Olympia Skating Rink, Roller Skating, Sheffield, Women, Yorkshire