Arthur Blackman
by B. van Cleve
Arthur Blackman (10/1853 – 06/04/1908) was born in Dartford, Kent, to William Blackman and his wife Priscilla West. He had 2 siblings. He became a school master.
On 10/10/1880 he married Sarah Hardiman in St. Mary, Finchley. They had 5 children. Arthur Blackman died on April 6th 1908.

IM MEMORY OF ARTHUR BLACKMAN
For 28 years Head Master of the Central Schools, Brighton and 20 years member of the Parish Church Choir who died April 6th Aged 54 years – beloved and respected by all who knew him.
“THROUGH ALL THE TRACT OF YEARS WEARING THE WHITE FLOWER OF A BLAMELESS LIFE.” Tennyson.
THE SUM OF £348 WAS GIVEN TO HIS WIDOW AND THIS TABLET ERECTED BY HIS MANY FRIENDS.
‘This project is kindly funded by Historic England as part of the Everyday Heritage - Working Class Histories. We are grateful to them for this funding.’