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The Life of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard
The story of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard is very much a story of Sunderland itself. Their lives spanned a period of enormous change, from the busy Victorian streets of Bishopwearmouth and Ballast Hills to the shipyards of the River Wear, and eventually to South Wales. Through their homes, occupations, marriage and children, we can…
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Life of William Mustard Ferry (1886 – 1951)
William Mustard Ferry was born on Wednesday, 26 May 1886, at 15 Crescent Row, Sunderland, Durham, England. He was the son of William Ferry (1864–1945) and Dorothy Mustard (1867–1935). William was born into a Sunderland that was firmly shaped by industry. By the time of his birth in 1886, the River Wear was lined with…
