Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Detail: 1905 Memorial window designed by Christopher Whall
www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/3ri9wu "In memory of Monica Peveril Turnbull 13th June 1878 - 4th March 1901 & Dorothea Peveril Turnbull 2nd June 1880 - 27th April 1901
With joy and gladness shall they be brought and shall enter into God's palace"
Monica & Dorothea were the only children of Peveril Turnbull 1851–1926 & his wife Phyllis Anne Kay 1849–1946 of Sandybrook Hall. They died of multiple burns aged 22 & 20 in June & April after a fire in February
This is described in George Shaw’s book ‘People of the Millennium in Ashbourne, from Cockayne to the Queen’ and a personal letter.
‘One of the greatest tragedies to occur in Ashbourne happened on the 9th February 1901 at Sandybrook Hall, the home of the Turnbull family. Peveril Turnbull had just bought a new lamp for the dinner table, and had been warned that it should not be carried whilst lit. For some reason he had not taken the advice and whilst walking out of the dining room the lamp flared and he dropped it. The lamp fell at the feet of his younger daughter Dorothea and her dress burst into flames. Her sister Monica ran to her aid but her dress also caught fire. Both girl’s injuries proved fatal. Monica died 3 weeks later on 4th March, while Dorothea lived for 2 months longer & despite attempted skin grafts, she also died on the 27th April. Their parents later became involved in the care of children in need and in Windmill Lane they built an orphanage St Monica's Home " (St Monica was the patron saint of patience)
Their deaths were reported in the local papers:
SISTER'S FATAL BRAVERY
Miss Monica Turnbull, eldest daughter of Mr. Peveril Turnbull, J.P., of Sandibrook Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, died on Monday morning under exceedingly painful circumstances. A few days ago a paraffin lamp was upset in the drawing room, and her sister Dorothea was set on fire. Miss Monica ran to her aid, but before the flames were extinguished both ladies were terribly burnt. The heroic action of the elder sister cost her her life.
Cornish & Devon Post - 9 March 1901
PATHETIC DEATH OF TWO SISTERS
An inquest was held at Sandybrook Hall, Ashbourne, on Monday, on the body of Miss Dorothea Turnbull, younger daughter of Mr. Peveril Turnbull, J.P., who died from the effects of burns caused by the upsetting of a lamp on February 9th. Miss Monica Turnbull, the elder sister, lost her life in attempting to extinguish the flames, but Miss Dorothea lingered on and died from exhaustion. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.
Leigh Chronicle and Weekly District …
The window contains images of the Virgin Martyr Saints with portraits of the sisters as St Barbara and St Dorothea on either side of St Cecilia who is seen falling asleep to the sounds of celestial music, a symbol of death. Small winged angel children play the organ and sing under a sorrowing angel. The celestial city is visible in one panel, viewed through a thicket of thorns.
The face of St Cecilia is that of Christopher Whall's wife Florence, www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/540jWm whilst the sorrowing angel rising from the flames holding a martyrs palm at the top is his daughter, Veronica. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/5T1d36
Whall’s signature on this stained glass was his own thumbprint.
MEMORIAL UNVEILED - On Tuesday the Bishop of Southwell unveiled in the Parish Church a memorial window dedicated to Monica and Dorothea Peveril Turnbull. ............ After the service, a public tea and garden party was held in the Hall Hotel Grounds. Subsequently, his Lordship addresses a public meeting in the Town Hall on church work and service.
Staffordshire Advertiser - 1 July 1905
Monica & Dorothea are buried in the churchyard , www.findagrave.com/memorial/185143294/dorothea-peveril-tu... their gravestone inscribed:
"Thou thy worldly task hast done, home art gone"
In memory of Monica Peveril Turnbull born 13 Jun 1878, died 4 Mar 1901 and of Dorothea Peveril Turnbull born 2 Jun 1880, died 27 Apr 1901 beloved & only daughters of Peveril & Phyllis Turnbull
"Lighten our darkness, We beseech thee O Lord"
Church of St Oswald, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Detail: 1905 Memorial window designed by Christopher Whall
www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/3ri9wu "In memory of Monica Peveril Turnbull 13th June 1878 - 4th March 1901 & Dorothea Peveril Turnbull 2nd June 1880 - 27th April 1901
With joy and gladness shall they be brought and shall enter into God's palace"
Monica & Dorothea were the only children of Peveril Turnbull 1851–1926 & his wife Phyllis Anne Kay 1849–1946 of Sandybrook Hall. They died of multiple burns aged 22 & 20 in June & April after a fire in February
This is described in George Shaw’s book ‘People of the Millennium in Ashbourne, from Cockayne to the Queen’ and a personal letter.
‘One of the greatest tragedies to occur in Ashbourne happened on the 9th February 1901 at Sandybrook Hall, the home of the Turnbull family. Peveril Turnbull had just bought a new lamp for the dinner table, and had been warned that it should not be carried whilst lit. For some reason he had not taken the advice and whilst walking out of the dining room the lamp flared and he dropped it. The lamp fell at the feet of his younger daughter Dorothea and her dress burst into flames. Her sister Monica ran to her aid but her dress also caught fire. Both girl’s injuries proved fatal. Monica died 3 weeks later on 4th March, while Dorothea lived for 2 months longer & despite attempted skin grafts, she also died on the 27th April. Their parents later became involved in the care of children in need and in Windmill Lane they built an orphanage St Monica's Home " (St Monica was the patron saint of patience)
Their deaths were reported in the local papers:
SISTER'S FATAL BRAVERY
Miss Monica Turnbull, eldest daughter of Mr. Peveril Turnbull, J.P., of Sandibrook Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, died on Monday morning under exceedingly painful circumstances. A few days ago a paraffin lamp was upset in the drawing room, and her sister Dorothea was set on fire. Miss Monica ran to her aid, but before the flames were extinguished both ladies were terribly burnt. The heroic action of the elder sister cost her her life.
Cornish & Devon Post - 9 March 1901
PATHETIC DEATH OF TWO SISTERS
An inquest was held at Sandybrook Hall, Ashbourne, on Monday, on the body of Miss Dorothea Turnbull, younger daughter of Mr. Peveril Turnbull, J.P., who died from the effects of burns caused by the upsetting of a lamp on February 9th. Miss Monica Turnbull, the elder sister, lost her life in attempting to extinguish the flames, but Miss Dorothea lingered on and died from exhaustion. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.
Leigh Chronicle and Weekly District …
The window contains images of the Virgin Martyr Saints with portraits of the sisters as St Barbara and St Dorothea on either side of St Cecilia who is seen falling asleep to the sounds of celestial music, a symbol of death. Small winged angel children play the organ and sing under a sorrowing angel. The celestial city is visible in one panel, viewed through a thicket of thorns.
The face of St Cecilia is that of Christopher Whall's wife Florence, www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/540jWm whilst the sorrowing angel rising from the flames holding a martyrs palm at the top is his daughter, Veronica. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/5T1d36
Whall’s signature on this stained glass was his own thumbprint.
MEMORIAL UNVEILED - On Tuesday the Bishop of Southwell unveiled in the Parish Church a memorial window dedicated to Monica and Dorothea Peveril Turnbull. ............ After the service, a public tea and garden party was held in the Hall Hotel Grounds. Subsequently, his Lordship addresses a public meeting in the Town Hall on church work and service.
Staffordshire Advertiser - 1 July 1905
Monica & Dorothea are buried in the churchyard , www.findagrave.com/memorial/185143294/dorothea-peveril-tu... their gravestone inscribed:
"Thou thy worldly task hast done, home art gone"
In memory of Monica Peveril Turnbull born 13 Jun 1878, died 4 Mar 1901 and of Dorothea Peveril Turnbull born 2 Jun 1880, died 27 Apr 1901 beloved & only daughters of Peveril & Phyllis Turnbull
"Lighten our darkness, We beseech thee O Lord"
Church of St Oswald, Ashbourne, Derbyshire