Circus/Menagerie

William & Ellen Wombwell:

Sacred to the memory of William Wombwell nephew of Mr. George Wombwell (wild beast proprietor) he died on the 12 Jun 1849 aged 25. Sincerely respected and esteemed by all who knew him. Also in affectionate remembrance of Ellen Elizabeth Blight (cousin of the above) who died at Chatham in Kent on the 11 Jan 1850 in the 17th year of her age. The tenant of this little grave, our hope, and joy, and pride, was snatched away from our embrace in early youth she died. [stonemason] Seager