Thomas Williamson Headstone at St Mary, Gainford (Gainford)
Thomas Williamson Headstone at St Mary, Gainford © DCC 2005
Thomas Williamson Headstone © DCC 2005
Thomas Williamson Headstone © DCC 2005
Oblique view of front face of Thomas Williamson Headstone in churchard of St Mary, Gainford May 2016
Oblique view of side of Thomas Williamson Headstone in churchard of St Mary, Gainford May 2016
Oblique view of reverse of Thomas Williamson Headstone in churchard of St Mary, Gainford May 2016
This is a listed building. The headstone of Thomas Williamson lies to the south of the Church of St. Mary. Dating from the 18th century the stone is inscribed; 'In Remberance of THOMAS WILLIAMSON late of Summerhouse, who departed this life, Sept. the 9th 1777. Aged 65. My Sledge and Hammer lie declin'd My Bellows have quite lost their wind, My Fires extinct my forge decay'd My Vice is in the dust all laid My Coal is spent my Irons gone My nails are drove my Work is done My fire dryd Corps lie(sic)here at rest My Soul Smoke like Soars to be blest'
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