The Grave of Ebenezer Elliott, Darfield
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The Grave of Ebenezer Elliott, Darfield
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 21 May 2015
Ebenezer Elliott is often known as "The Corn Law Rhymer". He is buried in Darfield churchyard with his wife, Frances Gartside, He lived in South Yorkshire from 1781 to 1849 and as a poet and vocal supporter of the downtrodden was revered by thousands of working people across the land. A statue of him once occupied a prominent place in the centre of Sheffield but urban developments later saw it moved to Weston Park near the University of Sheffield. When wilt thou save the people? Oh, God of Mercy! when? The people, Lord, the people ! Not thrones and crowns, but men! God! save the people! thine they are, Thy children, as thy angels fair: Save them from bondage, and despair ! God, save the people ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebenezer_Elliott
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