About me
Hello! I'm Sheridan Parsons. This website is dedicated to my cemetery research and telling the stories of the forgotten. I'm passionate about researching deaths and burials in cemeteries and churchyards. I live with my husband Mike and my youngest son in Tamworth. I'm a bit quirky, in fact I'm quite public about the fact that I am 'neurodiverse', although I’ve never been officially diagnosed. Far from being a disadvantage, it gives me selective hyperfocus, excellent research skills, and a straight talking, honest approach, which many people find quite refreshing, although I'm sure that some people find me a tad annoying!
I'm a qualified local and family historian
I have a PG Dip in Local and Family History including the following:
- Skills and Sources for Family and Local History in England (20 credit)
- The Theory and Context of Recordkeeping (20 credit)
- Archive Management Principles and Practice (20 credit)
- English Palaeography and Diplomatic (20 credit)
- Public History (20 credit)
- Oral History (10 credit)
- House History (10 credit)
Grave Cleaning
I sometimes clean older graves which are no longer cared for, occasionally working alongside Keely Taylor of Taylor'd Grave Care. Keely provides a regular grave tending service for her clients in my local area. If you need someone to look after a grave in the Tamworth area, I can thoroughly recommend her wonderful service. We are both independently insured.
Looking for Canalside Homes?
The Canalside Homes website closed on 30th November 2025. The archive of properties and advice will be available on this website until 15/02/2025.
Contact Details
I prefer emails, as I may be working, driving, or out on appointments.
Email - writetosheridan@gmail.com.
You can find all my links and social accounts on Linktree.