William Briggs
When William Briggs, a silver plater, died in 1878, the local press described a colourful life, which began as a young man in the militia. He had served under the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo and received a musket ball through his hat. Each year he celebrated the battle by inviting his friends to his shooting box at Fidler’s Green for a day’s sport (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 23 March 1878). When he died, Briggs was described as one of the last survivors of the famous battle. Other event....
