I imagine that today, many people are unaware of Grace Darling's heroism in 1838 when she, as a lightkeeper's daughter, participated in the rescue of people from the shipwreck of the Forfar, keeping a 21 foot rowing boat under control while her father assisted the survivor's into the boat. < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Darling > David Armstrong Maylands, Western Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: Petra Mitchinson To: Cumberland Mailing List ; Westmorland List Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 8:17 PM Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Carlisle Journal,07 Sep 1844 - Accident / Memorial / Inquest / James BELANY Saturday 07 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 1-3) MEMORIAL TO GRACE DARLING.-In the sculpture-yard of Mr. DAVIS, of Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, is a head-stone, the order for which has been given by the venerable Archdeacon THORPE, of Durham, intended to be placed in St. Cuthbert's Chapel, Fern Islands, in memory of the heroic Grace DARLING. The tablet is a beautiful stone cippus, about six feet in height, whereon is carved St. Cuthbert's Cross, beneath which is the following expressive inscription, embodying the exquisite poetry of WORDSWORTH:- "In memory of Grace Horsley DARLING, a native of Bamburgh, and an inhabitant of these Ielands [sic], who died Oct. 20, A.D., 1842. Aged 26 years." ----- Pious and pure, modest, and yet so brave, Though young so wise, though meek so resolute. ----- Oh! that winds and waves could speak Of things which their united power called forth From the pure depths of her humanity! A maiden gentle, yet at duty's call, Firm and unflinching, as the lighthouse reared On the Island-rock, her lonely dwelling-place; Or like the invincible rock itself that braves, Age after age, the hostile elements, As when it guarded holy Cuthbert's cell. All night the storm had raged, nor ceased, nor paused, When as day broke, the maid, through misty air, Espies far off a wreck, amid the surf, Beating on one of those disastrous isles- Half of a vessel, half-no more; the rest Had vanished- W. WORDSWORTH. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com