In the Sankey photograph, the headstone reads:

 IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MINNIE FARR
WIFE OF JOHN GOUDIELOCK
WHO DIED JUNE 5TH 1921,
AGED 57 YEARS.
To which has been added later:
ALSO OF
JOHN GOUDIELOCK
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 10TH 1927
AGED 66 YEARS.
ALSO OF JOHN, THEIR SON.
WHO DIED AUGUST 22ND 1952

The grave has sprouted a large bush, which makes it difficult to read when the leaves are present. It is on the left of the main path, just past the Crematorium.

DEATH OF MR. J. E. GOUDIELOCK

FORMER OFFICIAL AT BARROW SHIPYARD

The death took place at his residence, Croslands Park, on Tuesday morning of Mr. J. E. Goudielock, who was for many years an official at Barrow Shipyard, and held the position of assistant manager of the Marine Engineering Department when he retired a few years after the war. The news of his demise came as a painful surprise to his many friends, for although he had been ill for some time, he appeared to have recovered, and was going about as usual a few days before he passed away from a hemorrhage. (sic)

The late Mr. Goudielock was a Freemason, being a member of the Hartington Lodge (1,021) Barrow, and he took a warm-hearted interest in the affairs of the North Lonsdale Hospital, being a member of the Council, and other local institutions. He was well known and highly respected. He leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter.

LATE MR J. E. GOUDIELOCK

REPRESENTATIVE FUNERAL AT BARROW

The funeral of the late Mr. J. E. Goudielock, of 66, Croslands-park, took place on Friday at the Barrow Cemetery, and was of a large and representative character, being attended. by many of his former colleagues at the shipyard, Masonic brethren, and other personal friends.

The first portion of the service was conducted at St Paul’s Church by the Vicar, Rev. W. Taylor, and the Rev. E. W. Toms, M.A., of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the latter also carried out the committal portion of the service at the graveside.

The chief mourners were Mrs. Goudielock, widow; Mr. J. Goudielock, son; Mr. and Mrs. W. Goudielock, son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Allen, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. D. M. Goudielock, Glasgow, Brother; Mrs. Bromell, Leicester, step-daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Toon, Leicester, step-son and daughter; and Mr. H. Mann, Leicester.

Amongst the Masonic brethren present were: Messrs. R. T. Taylor, T. A. Morgan, A. F. Tosh, R. Twentyman, G. W. Willis, W. Hatton, J. Jackson, J. J. Waddington, D. McDonald, A. Walker, J. W. Brocklehurst, S. J. Nock, J. G. Halliday, J. W. Marsden, G. W. Johnson, C. F. Jackson, Coun. Waddington, Dr. Orr, and Capt. Buchanan.

Others present included Messrs. G. W. Barr and G. W. Jackson (local directors of Vickers Ltd.), J. Callender, A. M. Low, D. Meikle, C. Goade, R. Matthews, H. W. Milner, A. B. Barfield, A. S. Pass, F. Diss, G. A. Bigg, G. Wilkinson, Geo. Kay, R. C. Pass, H. Edge, H. Cartmel, A. Cornfield, W. Brown, M. J. Tims, C. Robertson, G. A. Heath, W. G. Milligan, and T. Charles. The bearers were Messrs. W. Hatton, C. F. Jackson, A. Walker, and T. Baxter.

There were over thirty wreaths, including those from the marine engine department, Vickers Ltd., Hartington Lodge (1021) of Freemasons, North Lonsdale Hospital, Lisdoonie Club, and Barrow Golf Club.

The coffin was of solid oak with brass mountings, the undertakers being Messrs. Ormandy Ltd

The picture of Mr. J. W. Chadwick is from the Barrow News 9 February 1929.

MRS. CHADWICK, wife of Mr. J. W. Chadwick, chief clerk in the Town Clerk’s Department at Barrow, died at her residence, 30, Furness Park-road, early on Thursday morning. Mrs. Chadwick took a keen and sympathetic interest in various organisations of a religions and philanthropic character in the town until laid aside with illness a few years ago, which unfortunately deprived her of her sight. Her great affliction however was borne with Christian fortitude. Much sympathy will go out to Mr. Chadwick and their family in their bereavement.

LATE MRS. J. W. CHADWICK

LARGELY ATTENDED FUNERAL AT BARROW

The funeral of the late Mrs. J. W. Chadwick, wife of Mr. J. W. Chadwick, of the Town Clerk’s Department at Barrow, took place on Sunday morning, and was largely attended. The deceased lady was at one time an officer in the Salvation Army, and the band attended and played the Dead March.

The chief mourners were Mr. J. W. Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chadwick, junr. (eldest son and daughter-in-law); Mr. Victor Chadwick (son); Misses Bessie and Doris Chadwick (daughters), Mrs. Hartley (sister); Mr. and Mrs. D. Hindmarsh (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. A. Thornton (sister and brother-in-law); Mr., Mrs. and Miss Bond (brother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece), and Miss Wallcroft, Swansea.

Others attending included Commandant and Mrs. Gellatly, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Batson, Mr. T. Gardiner, J.P., Mr. J. Hogkinson, Mr. Coun. Clamp, J.P., Mr. W. Ireland, Mr. G. Timms, Mr. H. A. Hingston (Ulverston), Mr. C. E. C. Ralph, B.A., F.R.G.S. (Ulverston), Capt. H. S. Mills, Messrs. S. W. Paitson, G. Baird and Green (representing the Y.M.C.A), Messrs. S. Downing and J. Carter (representing the Town Clerk’s staff), Mr. J. T. Kelly, Mr. E. Firth, Mr. W. K. Sawrie, Messrs. W. Cross, F.R.G.S., A. E. Timmins, F.C.S., W.F. Tyson (Windsor, Canada), H. Clamp, J. Bryan, W. E. Quirk, R. Batson, W. Mitchell, H. Reid, also a large number of representatives of the Forshaw-street Church, of which Mrs. Chadwick was a member, and of the Women’s Guild, of which she was president.

Numerous floral tributes were received from relatives and personal friends, and included those from Holker-street Infants’ School staff, Women’s Guild and Forshaw-street Church, Town Clerk’s staff, officers and soldiers of Salvation Army, and the Winnipeg Forestry Department (Canada). The service was conducted by the Rev. T. A. Young, Primitive Methodist Minister, assisted by Commandant Gellatly, Salvation Army. The former also conducted a memorial service at Forshaw-street Church on Sunday evening.

Sensation at Barrow

DEPUTY TOWN CLERK FOUND DROWNED

TRAGIC END TO LONG AND SUCCESSFUL CAREER

A profound sensation was created in Barrow on Tuesday by the discovery of the body of Mr. J. W. Chadwick, Deputy Town Clerk, in the High Service Reservoir. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, had been at work as usual up to Thursday of last week. He had suffered from depression more or less since the death of his wife, two years ago.

He went to Canada in June of last year to visit his son, being granted three months leave of absence by the Corporation. Some time after his return he suffered from nervous breakdown, and since November last he had not been able to attend his municipal duties as formerly, but had been at his office for part of each working day until Thursday of last week.

Mr. Chadwick left his home, 30, Furness Park-road, on Monday at 11.30, but did not turn up at the office. He was afterwards reported missing, and after a search his body was discovered in the reservoir, Thorncliffe-road, shortly after two o’clock on Tuesday.

The late Mr. Chadwick was born in Wigan, and was brought to Barrow when a boy. He was for a time employed at the old BARROW TIMES office, where his father was employed as reader, etc. He was only 13 years of age when he entered the municipal service and remained in that employ for 54 years. He was instrumental in starting the old folks’ treat on New Year’s Day 33 years ago, and this event has been continued by each successive Mayor ever since.

Mr. Chadwick took a keen interest in all sorts of social welfare work. He was a devout member of the Primitive Methodist Church and a local preacher for a number of years.

The deceased was a very conscientious and faithful official, and was always courteous and obliging, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. He leaves a family of three sons and two daughters. One son, John Wm. Chadwick, is now supervisor of the Welfare Department and Juvenile Employment Officer at Halifax, and another son, Ernest, is in the Canadian Civil Service, while the third son is engaged in the motor industry at Wolverhampton. One of his daughters is a school teacher at Holker-street, and the other is at home.

INQUEST AND VERDICT

“DROWNED HIMSELF WHILST TEMPORARILY INSANE”

TRIBUTES BY CORONER AND TOWN CLERK

An inquest was held on Tuesday afternoon by Coroner F. W. Poole, and the Town Clerk (Mr. R. R. H. Meggeson) was amongst those present.

Evidence of identification was given by Doris Chadwick, deceased’s daughter. Her father, she said, was 67 years of age, and was Deputy Town Clerk at Barrow. Since October last her father had suffered from nerves, and had been under the care of Dr. Reed, who saw him last on Friday February 1st. The deceased had not been at his office since January 31st, the doctor having ordered him to rest. He came downstairs at about 8.30 a.m. on Monday, and said:- “I have had a bad night, I have hardly slept at all.” He stayed in the house all the morning, and appeared to be in his usual state of health. At 11.15 a.m. he left the house stating that he was going for a walk before dinner, and witness did not see him again.

William Edwards, a foreman gravedigger employed by the Corporation, said about 11.30 a.m. on Monday he was working in the borough cemetery when he saw deceased walking along the main drive. Witness said “Good morning, sir,” but deceased made no reply, and continued to walk along the main drive in the direction of his wife’s grave. He looked at the grave, and then walked along the main drive as if to leave the cemetery.

Sergt. Riseley, of the Borough Police, stated that at 2.15 a.m. on that day in company with P.C. Cocking he went to the Corporation reservoir, off Thorncliffe-road. He had some information that Mr. Chadwick was missing, and on the north-west side of the reservoir he saw the body lying face downwards at the bottom of the reservoir in about five feet of water. The body was fully dressed, with the exception of a trilby hat, which was found 40 yards away. On searching the body, witness found a watch which had stopped at 2.30.

In reply to the Coroner, Miss Chadwick said her father had been attended by Dr. Reed for nerves since the middle of October.

The Coroner said he found that deceased drowned himself whilst temporarily insane. He was particularly sorry to have to hold an enquiry into the death of a very old friend. He had known Mr. Chadwick for more years than one cared to number, and he was sure the Corporation had lost a very efficient official. When he heard of the news that morning it gave him quite a shock. One could only wonder what had caused a gentleman such as Mr. Chadwick to take his own life. They had heard at that enquiry that deceased was suffering from nerve trouble for the past few months. He was certain that the Town Clerk would agree that the Corporation and the people of Barrow had lost a most efficient servant. “I find,” concluded the Coroner, “that Mr. Chadwick unfortunately, whilst temporarily insane, took his own life by drowning himself in the reservoir.”

The Town Clerk said he was glad of the opportunity of supporting the Coroner’s tribute to Mr. Chadwick. If the Council had known the previous night of the painful happening into which the Coroner had just enquired he felt sure they would have instructed him to express on their behalf, as he did on behalf of himself, the whole of the Corporation staff, more especially those in his own department, the profound regret which they felt at the sad end which had overtaken Mr. Chadwick and brought to a close a long and honourable career in public service. Mr. Chadwick during the past two years had been a valued colleague and an efficient deputy to him, and an esteemed personal friend. On behalf of the Mayor, the Aldermen and Councillors, the whole of the Corporation staff, and he could safely say the whole of the townspeople, he tendered their sincere sympathy with the family.

There follows a long account of the funeral and a list of the mourners.

SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE AT THE WORKHOUSE—"One of the best yet held!” to use the words of an inmate, was the service held on Sunday last at the Workhouse. A good attendance of officers and inmates, added to by a goodly company of friends and well-wishers from outside, enjoyed thoroughly the splendid singing, reciting and speaking provided, and it is indisputable that impressions were made during the service not easily to be removed. Mr Morrall presided, supported by Mr Docker, who led in the devotions, and Mr J. W. Chadwick. Miss Harding, the possessor of a fine voice, sang very sweetly “Life, the Organist.” Miss Bessie Chuawick and Miss Doris Chadwick, two little dots, literally took the place by storm in the two recitations they gave, vis., “Nothing to do,” and “A Mother's first grief.” Miss Boyde, always a welcome visitor, gave in her own inimitable style a well known but ever favourite recitation, “Searching for the Golden Street.” Mr J. W. Chadwick, jun, who had evidently made an impression at a former service a short time ago, was heartily welcomed when called upon to sing, as he did with taste and judgment, his solo, “Thora.” Miss Maud Commissiong, also a welcome visitor, sang & very beautiful solo, “The Blind girl to her harp.” The Chairman then introduced as the speaker for the evening, Mr J. W. Chadwick, who gave an interesting address, which was brimful of sympathy, practical and helpful, taking as his subject, “Who is my neighbour.” based on the story of the Good Samaritan. The speaker and all who had taken part in the service had every indication given that s warm welcome would surely be theirs whenever they cared to visit in the future, and take a part in the service, such a part as they had taken that night. Miss Daisy Commissiong rendered splendid service as a very capable and efficient accompanist of the singers, whilst Mr E. C. Williams, as from the beginning of the services, led the congregational singing, accompanying on the organ.

SILVER WEDDING CELEBRATIONS AT BARROW.

To Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chadwick, of 30, Furness Park-road, Barrow, are to be offered hearty felicitations on the occasion of their silver wedding, which they celebrated on Wednesday last. Mr. Chadwick came to Barrow from Stockport in 1871, and on February 21st, 1887, was married at the Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church, Stockport, by the Rev. Thomas Richards, F.S., B.A., to Miss Lizzie Hindmarsh, of Prudhoe, Durham. In 1876 Mr. Chadwick entered the services of the late Mr. C. F. Preston, then town clerk of this borough, and eleven years later—the year of his marriage —was appointed to the chief assistant town clerkship, a position which he still holds. As a public man, Mr. Chadwick's career in Barrow has been a very useful and pregnant one, and he has proved himself a worthy citizen. He was founder of the Barrow P.S.A., and whilst president of this organisation, which office he held for seven years, it was at his suggestion that the children's free breakfasts and the old folks' treat were inaugurated, these functions still being yearly given. Mr. Chadwick is a prominent Nonconformist, being associated with the Forshaw-street Primitive Methodist Church, whilst he has been closely identified with several public organisations in the town. For the second time he is chairman of the Barrow Y.M.C.A. Committee, and up to a month ago was chairman of the Barrow and District Local Government Officers' Association, a capacity in which he officiated for the first four years of the association's existence, being vice-chairman at the present time. During the periods of distress that the town has undergone both Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick were prominent workers, and spared no effort to alleviate the suffering of the oppressed. When the country was in the throes of the Durham coal strike, by which the local industries were seriously affected, Chadwick was secretary of the Barrow Distress Committee, being ably backed up by the indefatigable efforts of his wife. During the recent period of distress Mr. Chadwick was secretary to the Central District Relief Committee. His father, Mr. Samuel Chadwick, was also well known in the town, being connected for many years with the Barrow Press. Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick, who have a family of three sons and three daughters, were the recipients of a host of congratulations, both by letter and telegram, and numerous presents. In honour of the occasion, a reception was held at the Lyric Hall, on Wednesday evening, and was attended by a large company of friends. The room had been tastefully decorated by Mr. Bryan- Holmes, and presented a homely and inviting appearance. The following admirable programme of music and song was rendered and heartily appreciated: Pianoforte solo, Miss Lily Thomas; songs, Mr. G. Ashworth; "Do Dreams Come True," Miss B. Chadwick; "Because," Mr. F. B. Griffiths; "My Kingdom," Miss Harding; stump speech, "Politics Extraordinary," Mr. G. Ashworth; songs, Miss Kate Gilfillan; Mr. G. Baker; "Come sing to me," Mr. J. W. Chadwick, jun.; Mr. G. Ashworth; "It was a dream," Miss Kate Gilfillan; Scotch reel, Miss Doris Chadwick. The accompanists were Miss Bond and Miss L. Thomas. Parlour games were also indulged in, and at the interval supper was served. The company dispersed about 'midnight. after a most enjoyable and successful time.

The refurbished grave Dec 2025

 To the
Dear Memory of
PHILIP LANCASHIRE BOOTH M.R.C.S.
of BROWHEAD, WALNEY ISLAND
WHO DIED MAY 2ND 1941
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO ALICIA
BELOVED WIFE OF DR. P. L. BOOTH
WHO DIED FEB. 2ND 1914
PEACE PERFECT PEACE

On the right side it has:

SARAH BOOTH
WHO DIED FEB. 27 19xx
AGED 81 YEARS

DEATH OF DR. P. L. BOOTH

BARROW’S VETERAN PRACTITIONER

One of Barrow’s oldest inhabitants and a veteran of the medical profession has been removed by the death of Dr. Philip Lancashire Booth, of Empress-drive, Walney, who passed away yesterday afternoon. He had been in practice in Barrow for about 70 years, having reached the ripe age of 91. He was probably the oldest doctor in practice in England.

The late Dr. Booth came to Barrow in 1871 as House Surgeon at the North Lonsdale Hospital, then a very unpretentious and modest institution. He had an extensive practice, especially in his earlier days, when all the Stank mines were in operation. He had a surgery in Hartington-street for many years.

The late doctor was also at one time a prominent figure in Freemasonry, being a Past Master of the Hartington Lodge No. 1021, and attained high Provincial rank in several degrees.

He was also for a long time an official of Barrow Choral Society, which was under the conductorship of the late Dr. E. Brown. For many years the doctor was a member of St. George’s Church choir.

Dr. Booth lived a quiet life, devoting the whole of his time to his profession. He was highly respected by a large circle fo friends. He is survived by his widow.

The late Dr. Booth was born at Newton Heath, Manchester, and would have been 92 years of age next July. His connection with this district commenced at an early age, for he was educated at Pennington Vicarage by the Rev. Mortlock, then vicar, and who was formerly curate at Newton Heath. Later he went to a private school at Bucklow Hill, near Knutsford, Cheshire, and at the age of 12 played the voluntary at the Parish Church at Rhosthorne. (sic – Rostherne, Cheshire)

He continued his education at Owen’s College, Manchester, and then joined a medical school at Manchester, and took his M.R.C.S. degree in London in 1873.

In 1874 he was appointed house surgeon at the Barrow Hospital in Albert-street, then a wooden building, and later became senior house surgeon when the hospital was removed to School-street.

Afterwards he bought the practice of the late Dr. Greaves in Hartington-street, and lived in that street until he removed to Walney in 1902.

DR. P. L. BOOTH, BARROW

The Archdeacon of Furness, the Rev. G. S. Smith, M.A., spoke in tribute to the late Dr. Philip Lancashire Booth, of Empress-drive, Walney, at the funeral service at St. Mary’s Church, Walney, on Tuesday. The vicar, the Rev. C. Williams, M.A., conducted the service and Mr. W. Broome, F.R.C.O., at the organ, played “O Rest in the Lord” and the “Nunc Dimittis”, and accompanied the singing of the hymn “Abide with Me”.

Mrs. Booth was accompanied by Dr. G. Moore, and amongst the general mourners were noticed Mrs. Godfrey Smith, Dr. A. E. Thompson, Dr. L.A. Wilson, Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. Vale, Mr. and Miss Cooper, Mrs. Harland, and others.

Messrs. W. Ormandy and Sons, of Church-street, were the undertakers.

There were beautiful floral tributes from Mary; Miss Yates; Mrs. Brannigan; Mrs. Reed; Mrs. Coulton Hunter; The Rev. C. and Mrs. Williams; Mrs. and Miss Butler; Mr. and Mrs. J. Warwick; Major Oughterson; all at 15, Hartington-street; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Talbot; Mr. and Miss Cooper; Mrs. Hayes, Harry and Dock; Doctors Coffee, Ronald and Moore; Chairman and committee, North Lonsdale Hospital; Furness Division B.M.A.

THE CASE OF ALICIA RACE

…. The case is told in a few words. A sergeant of marines, a Protestant – Lauman Race by name -is killed before Petropaulovski. A few days before his death he leaves the guardianship of his children to his wife, who was a Roman Catholic. The Romanist opinions of the wife must have been of an extremely moderate kind, since she consented to marry a Protestant without any ante-nuptial stipulations as to the form of religious belief in which the children were to be brought up. Sarjeant (sic) Race, however, being himself a Protestant and a religious man, as is proved by the letter which he wrote to his wife a day or two before he was killed in action, left her guardian of the two children. …

For eight months after the news of her husband’s death had been received in England his widow took the two children to a Protestant place of worship. …. Time, however, wore on, and as sorry oozed out Romanism crept in. The priests of her own faith got around her, and persuaded her that it was necessary for the salvation of her children and for her own that first the boy and then the girl should be removed from the schools to which they had been sent under the auspices of the Commissioners of the Patriotic Fund. She applied for the delivery of her son, a lad under twelve years of age, and her request was instantly complied with, as the boy himself made no opposition to the claim. The persons, however, who had interested themselves in her case informed the mother that she could do nothing for the boy unless the little girl too – the child of ten years of age – was also removed from the taint of Protestant instruction.

The article goes on further to become more anti-Catholic:

Had Sergeant Race left particular directions that his children should be brought up as Protestants, no doubt the guardian would have been bound to follow his injunctions. This however, the sergeant neglected to do, and consequently has left his unfortunate offspring exposed to the machinations of the Quirk, Gammon and Snap of Rome. ….

 

Quirk, Gammon and Snap appear in a popular legal comedy-drama of the time: “Ten Thousand a Year” Samuel Warren 1841.

THE CASE OF ALICIA RACE

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S COURTS, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11.

(Before Vice-Chancellor Kindersley)

RACE V. RACE. – RE ALICIA RACE. – This case, which has been heard in his honour’s private room, has at length been brought to a conclusion. It is, of course, not possible to give any report of the facts or arguments upon which his honour’s decision has been arrived at, but the following minute of the order may be relied upon: - “An undertaking being given by the Rev. E. W. Bickersteth and four other parties, to clothe, maintain, and educate the infant, Alicia Race, in a manner suitable to her station, and to an amount not exceeding £25 a year, declare that the infant ought to be brought up in the Protestant faith, appoint Captain Conolly and J. E. Woodroffe, Esq., guardians, if they will undertake the office, of the said infant; if not, refer it to chambers to appoint a fit and proper guardian. Child to be delivered to the matron of the Sailors’ Orphan School, Hampstead.

ALICIA RACE

Poor little Alicia Race has become a distinguished character – she has been closeted tete a tete with the Vice-Chancellor of England, and – as a matter of course – she is to be reared a Protestant. There are some odd anomalies in the British constitution with all its vaunted perfections. Such a case, and so conducted in Rome or Naples, in Madrid or Vienna, would have aroused the virtuous or rather fanatic indignation of all the bigots in the empire, but in the metropolis of Britain, within gun shot of Three Estates of the realm, and with the fourth excluded, a case is decided than which there never was more clearly demanding the free exercise of conscience, and the presence and intervention of the natural and rightful guardian, whilst the party most deeply concerned is still a mere child, less than ten years old. So impenetrable a mystery hangs over this extraordinary case, and the proceedings have been conducted in so extraordinary a manner, that we presume no further light is to be thrown upon it, unless Parliament think it of sufficient importance to interfere, and remove the veil which has been so unaccountably thrown over it. One thing, however, is certain, that Catholics will henceforth learn to be more cautious how they contribute to charitable funds which Protestants are to administer. There is no knowing to what abuses this precedent may lead, but it is evident that the proselytising associations of the empire will leave nothing undone to effect their treacherous purposes.

ALICIA RACE

Poor Alicia Race may thank Providence that Mr. Wilberforce and a number of proselytizing “perverts” have attempted to take her from the Orphan Refuge at Hampstead, on the false pretence that they wanted to assert parental rights though we may be sure that if the parental rights were opposed to sacerdotal authority, these gentlemen would not contend for them very strenuously. The result, however, is, that the little orphan has been constituted a ward of Chancery, a sufficient provision having been guaranteed for her support and education till she comes of age. The case excited a great deal of interest, and the issue of the proceedings in the Court of Chancery has given general satisfaction. Among Protestant journals, the London Examiner alone has raised a dissenting voice, in an article which the Dublin Evening Post pronounces “the sole redeeming feature about the English press, in reference to this great constitutional case and its consequences.” The Examiner certainly writes very strongly upon the subject. The Lord Chief Justice had decided that the girl should be given to her mother; the Vice-Chancellor decided that she should be sent back to the Protestant school. There she now is, and there she will remain. This fact provokes the lively indignation of our Whig contemporary. He says: - “As this case of collision now stands, the Protestant clergy and the courts of equity triumph. The priests have been run down, - a disaster we could bear with equanimity, but, unhappily, the law has been smashed at the same time, and what is much the worst part of the catastrophe, the principle of parental authority, which was vitally involved in sustaining the decision of the law, has been overthrown and demolished along with it.” Now, we think it would not be a matter for lamentation if equity more frequently prevailed over law; for justice and legality do always go hand in hand – a fact which we shall find admirably illustrated in the case of Alicia Race. There seems something very alarming in the picture drawn by our contemporary: the judgement of the highest legal court in the realm “turned upside down by a Vice-Chancellor “sitting in his private room”; “a victory over nature, reason and law”; the claims of the mother “as strong as anything in physical or moral nature, deliberately set aside”; an infant torn from the arms of a parent not proved unworthy of her charge “on the score of one moral flaw in her reputation, upon which there was not the slightest stain”, - mother that enjoyed the entire confidence of her husband, who with his dying breath committed his children unreservedly to her “pious influences”. Yet this mother is set aside, and not even made one of the guardians. The decision of the Vice-Chancellor is therefore said to be “of the very worst example”. What aggravates the evil is that this alleged violation of the right of nature, the dictates of law, and the precepts of religion was perpetrated by the Vice-Chancellor, “sitting in his private chamber”. How like the Inquisition! How unworthy of a judge in this free Protestant country! Surely there will be an appeal to the Lord Chancellor or the House of Peers. Nothing of the kind. There is an end to the matter. The Jesuits and their Oxford disciples will let Alicia Race alone. They will not again drag the mother forward as the pious confessor of the principle of parental authority. What if it was they, and not the Protestant party, that requested the Vice-Chancellor to decide the matter in his private chamber? What if they shrank from appearing in open court? What if Mr. Wilberforce willingly delivered up the child? “Hereby hangs a tale” – a tale startling but true. It will deprive the Oxford perverts and their friends of a great grievance. The following simple narrative, on which our readers may place implicit reliance, will rub the gilding off the fine sentiments which our contemporaries have uttered on this subject. Sergeant Race did indeed repose unbounded confidence in his pretended wife, but never was confidence so misplace, as the following facts will testify. Mrs. Race (so called) is a native of Ulster; she was married in 1838, by the parish priest of Templeport, in the diocese of Kilmore, to a person named M’Manus, a sergeant in the 48th Regiment, by whom she had a son. The regiment being ordered abroad, she went with her husband to Gibraltar. It was next ordered to Jamaica, and, not being allowed to accompany it, Mrs. M’Manus got a passage home in her Majesty’s ship The Queen. Race was a marine on board that ship. To him she presented herself as the Widow O’Reilly; and they were married in the church at Chatham, in June 1844, her first husband still being alive. He subsequently returned, lived in Manchester as a pensioner, and did not die until 1856. Clearly then, “Mrs. Race”, alias M’Manus, was guilty of bigamy, and wickedly imposed on the brave Sergeant of Marines. She also imposed on the Commissioners of the Royal Patriotic Fund, by declaring that Race was the father of both the children, and that she had never been married to any other man. The boy was sent to a Marine School, and the girl to the Asylum at Hampstead. Then the Wilberforce party got round the mother, and persuaded her to withdraw them from the contamination of “heresy”. The boy chose to go with her, and was permitted; but the girl firmly refused. Hence the writ of habeas corpus, and “the great constitutional case”, about which the Roman Catholic journals have made so much noise. And here we may remark on a curious fact, that every one of the persons concerned in the case, with the exception of Sergeant Shee, counsel, attorney, clergy &c., were perverts from Protestantism, - all animated by proselytizing fanaticism. The history of Mrs. M’Manus was first communicated to the committee in an anonymous letter. Inquiry was then made into the facts. A certificate of the first marriage was obtained from the parish priest at Templeport; the register at Chatham was consulted, and a copy of the statement made to the Commissioners was obtained, with other documents, which proved beyond doubt that the woman was guilty of bigamy, and was an imposter. When Mr. Wilberforce and his party found that this damning evidence was in the hands of the committee, and would be produced in open court, they prudently slunk from the disclosure, and were glad to have the matter settled by the Vice-Chancellor in his private chamber. This is the secret of the whole matter. The girl is now safe in an excellent institution, which is patronized by some of the highest personages in the land, and also by his Royal Highness Prince Albert, who takes a lively interest in the orphans there sheltered, particularly the children of soldiers who have fallen in the service of their country, and not the least, we may be sure, in the intelligent little ward of Chancery, Alicia Race. – Daily Express

NB “Pervert” seems to be used in the context of “convert” to the Catholic faith. The Armagh Guardian seems to be a Protestant paper. Exactly the same report was printed in various other publications e.g. London Evening Standard 3 March 1857; Macclesfield Courier and Herald & March 1857, this time quoting the Dublin Warder.

BOOTH – On May 28, 1963, Rosa Mary Booth, of 63, Enys-road, Eastbourne, aged 85 years, widow of Dr Philip Lancashire Booth. Cremation at Eastbourne Crematorium on Friday May 31, at 3 p.m.

Mrs Rosa Mary Booth, of Enys-road, Eastbourne, who died in May, aged 85 years, widow of Dr. Philip Lancashire Booth, left £2198 0s 10d. gross (£2074 18s 8d net). Probate has been granted to Martins Bank Ltd., the sole executor.

 DAVID, THE RECTORY, ULVERSTON, AGED 21
KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE, DECEMBER 9TH, 1941
THE REV. CANON J. STUART RIMMER, M.A. F.R. HIST.S.
HON. CANON OF CARLISLE, RECTOR OF ULVERSTON FROM 1917-1965
DIED OCTOBER 1ST 1965
ALSO OF HILDA MAY RIMMER, BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 24TH, 1974

David Rimmer is remembered on a separate page on this website.

RECTOR DIED ON DAY OF HIS RETIREMENT

The Rev. Canon J. Stuart Rimmer, who on Friday began his retirement after 48 years as Rector of Ulverston, died the same evening in Ulverston Cottage Hospital.

Canon Rimmer, who had been in hospital for seven weeks, was 81.

He spent 49 years in Ulverston and was associated with many organisations in the district.
Canon Rimmer came to Ulverston in 1916 as curate at the Parish Church. A year later he was asked to become rector.

Earlier this year he resigned as chairman of Ulverston Divisional Education Committee which he had served on for a number of years. He had also been chairman of Ulverston Urban Council and had Ulverston Rotary Club associations. While serving on the UDC he was instrumental in bringing Glaxo Laboratories to Ulverston.

Canon Rimmer spent the early part of his life in Wigan and was ordained at Liverpool Cathedral in 1909.

Before moving to Ulverston he was secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society.

Canon Rimmer informed the Bishop of the Carlisle Diocese of his resignation at the end of August. He resigned the living officially on Thursday last but was to remain at the rectory until next year.

A congregation of a thousand people overflowed from Ulverston Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon as tribute was paid to Canon J. Stuart Rimmer, Rector of Ulverston.

The funeral and burial services were conducted by Canon M. D. Grieve of Urswick, and the Bishop of Carlisle, Dr. Thomas Bloomer.

The Archdeacon of Carlisle, the Ven. C. E. Nurse, and the Bishop of Penrith, the Rev. S. C. Bulley, were present also.

The Bishop said the “vast congregation” was in itself a great tribute for Stuart Rimmer, who gave the great part of his life to the work of the Church in his Ulverston parish.

“He took a full part in all that concerned the life of the area. What ever his vocation in life might have been, Stuart Rimmer would have been a notable figure.

“He thought of Ulverston as the centre of the universe because he loved Ulverston, and he thought of himself at the centre of Ulverston because he cared for his people.”

The service included the 23rd Psalm, and the hymns “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”, and “The Day Thou Gavest”.

As the cortege left the church, the “Nunc Dimittis” was sung by the Parish Church Choir, augmented by members of St. Jude’s and Holy Trinity Church Choirs, and members of the Victoria School Choir. The organist was Mr. B. Cope.

Chief mourners were: Mrs. Rimmer, widow; Mr. and Mrs. G. Rimmer, Mr. N. Rimmer, the Rev. P. Rimmer, Edward and Stephen Rimmer, grandsons; Miss M. Rimmer, Miss A. Rimmer, Miss J. Rimmer, and Miss M. Rimmer, sisters, Mr. and Mrs. D. Rimmer, nephew and niece; Mrs. B. A. Atkinson.

There follows a long list of other mourners taking a column and a half, including clergy; authorities and organisations; Masonic Brethren; hundreds of local residents and members of the congregation of the Parish Church; a list of bell ringers; a list of bearers. It ends:

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. E. Sawrey, Ulverston.

Picture from Barrow News 24 April 1945 on the occasion of Rev Rimmer becoming Chair of Ulverston Urban District Council.

 ABRAM THOMPSON M.D.
OF LIGHTBURNE ULVERSTON
DIED AUGUST 18TH 1897,
AGED 60 YEARS.
AND OF MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE,
DIED JANUARY 9TH 1913,
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF MAUD DIRGA
ELDER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 1ST 1908,
AGED 33 YEARS.
HOWARD SANDFORD,
ONLY CHILD OF THE
LATE ISAAC CLEMENTS AND
FRANCES JACKSON THOMPSON,
DIED FEB 15, 1894, AGED 25 YEARS.
“HE GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP”
NOVA THOMPSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE ABRAM & MARY ANN THOMPSON
WHO DIED MAY 13TH 1957
MARY ELEANOR KENDALL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 16TH 1938?? AGED 30 YEARS

DR. THOMPSON

We deeply regret to announce the death of Dr. Abram Thompson, which occurred on Wednesday evening at his residence, Lightburne, Ulverston, after a very brief illness. The deceased, who had been in delicate health for some time past, about a month since took a trip to Norway without any beneficial effect resulting. Up to Monday last, however, he was able, in conjunction with his partner, Dr. Fox Jackson, to attend to his professional duties. On Monday evening he unfortunately burst a blood vessel, and despite the skill and unremitting care of Dr. Fox Jackson and Dr. Robinson, he rapidly grew worse, and passed away quietly at 9 a.m. (sic) on Wednesday. The deceased gentleman, who was 60 years of age, was the descendant of a very old and much esteemed Cumberland family, the Thompsons, of Sandford, Drigg, where he was born. He received his earlier training at St. Bees; and commenced his medical education at King’s College, London. He was in practice for some years at Cleator Moor, and on his health breaking down, he went abroad, serving in the American War and New Zealand. Dr. Thompson settled in Ulverston 26 years ago , soon attaining a leading place in the profession. He was medical officer of health for the North Lonsdale Iron Works, from the formation of the company, and also held the important positions of medical officer of health for the Grange and Ulverston Urban Districts, and the extensive rural area now under the jurisdiction of the Ulverston Rural District Council. He has been medical officer for Ulverston almost since the formation of the old Local Board in 1871, his appointment dating from August 1873, whilst his original election for the rural district was made on September 20th, 1883. A firm believer in good sanitation, Dr. Thompson’s valuable reports, and his personal supervision and promptiture (sic) in all cases of outbreaks of disease, have we feel, done much to lessen the death rate of North Lonsdale, to reduce sickness, and to save many valuable lives that might otherwise have been sacrificed; and his duties, difficult though they often were, have always been discharged with efficiency and strict impartiality. Dr. Thompson held various other useful positions in the town’s affairs. Formerly he was a Poor Law Guardian for Ulverston. Under Canon Bardsley he was vicar’s warden, and a member of the National School Committee. He was also a valued member of St. Mary’s sick and poor relief fund committee. As an ardent Conservative worker his services will be much missed. He was a vice-president of the Ulverston Conservative Club, and an ex-chairman of the Management Committee. Those who were brought into frequent contact with Dr. Thompson fully appreciated his kindness of heart (which was hidden to others less familiar with him, under a somewhat brusque exterior), and other sterling qualities. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Thompson and two daughters in their sad bereavement. The funeral id fixed for to-day (Saturday), the cortege leaving the residence for the Ulverston Cemetery at 2.30 p.m.

In St Mary’s Parish Church, Ulverston, is a stained glass window dedicated “To the Glory of God in Loving Memory of Maud Dirga, elder daughter of Abram Thompson M.D. of Lightburne, Ulverston, died April 1st 1908, aged 33 years.”

The grave of Eleanor R Heys and her brother Abraham

I had been given access to a ‘common-place book’, or scrapbook full of news cuttings referring to Miss Eleanor Heys, and dating from the 1900s - 1950s. It was probably started by the older Miss Heys, but may have been passed on to the younger. Earlier cuttings go back to 1904, but most are from the 1930s and 1940s, including a signed photo of Anona Winn, an actress and later radio star. Family cuttings refer to the deaths of her siblings, and her nephew, Robert Cecil Stables, in WW1, commemorated on his parents’ grave in Barrow Cemetery. (See furnessstoriesbehindthestones.co.uk/stories/stables-robert-cecil/)

There is a picture of Mr. Abraham Heys, (brother of Sarah Eleanor; father of Eleanor Robinson) cut from a local paper on the occasion of his death in 1926. There follows extended news cuttings regarding his life and interests, and of his funeral. Part of it reads:

“Mr. Abraham Heys, of 5, Fair-view, Dalton, passed away on Sunday at a nursing home in Manchester. He had been in failing health for the past year and was removed to Manchester on Wednesday afternoon. He was the son of the late Mr. Abraham and Sarah Heys, of Dalton, and the husband of the late Mary Ann Heys.

A well-known figure in Dalton, Mr. Heys was a member of the old Furness families of Ashburner and Case, and he held many public positions in the town. Thirteen years ago he was elected one of the representatives for the North Ward on the Dalton Council, and was a member of the Health Committee, serving a term as chairman of that committee. He was also a member of the local Higher Education Committee, and a member of the area Elementary Education Committee. He was one of the representatives of Dalton Council on the Joint Hospital Board. The Dalton Gas Committee has also had the benefit of his services as chairman, and he retained his membership for some time afterwards. Mr. Heys was a member of the jury of the Court Leet, and held one of the ancient offices connected therewith. He was a strong supporter of the Conservative cause, for which he worked enthusiastically. In addition to his other activities, Mr. Heys was a member of the committee of the Tradesmen’s Tontine Club (A kind of investment club – RMW), and was keenly interested in gardening and sport, particularly shooting and bowling.

The list of mourners begins: Abraham and Eleanor, son and daughter; Miss Heys, sister; Mr. Henry Heys, brother; Mr. and Mrs. M. Stables, brother-in-law and sister; Mr. Harry Stables, nephew …  and continues for another column.

A cutting from the Evening Chronicle 29 May 1933 shows a letter from Eleanor R. Heys, Royal Hotel, Southport, agreeing with the proposition that married women workers should undergo a Means Test, and that single women should be put on the “dole” to make way for unemployed men. She writes: “I agree with Mr. Dixon. I am a single woman, unemployed since 1921. There are cases I know of where married women (teachers) are drawing good salaries, while their husbands also have splendid positions.

These two salaries combined give the households all the comforts and pleasures of life, while others are starving.

Surely if these people have not the time to think a little of others, who through no fault of their own, are to-day suffering the misery of unemployment, then it is high time someone in authority stepped in and made it compulsory for women to give up work, providing, of course, that the husband is able to keep his wife and family.

Give up a few luxuries and give those in the ranks of the unemployed a little bread and butter.

My opinion is: If a woman wants marriage, make it a full-time job.”

“GRAND OLD LADY” OF DALTON WAS 98

Five days after celebrating her 98th birthday, Miss Sarah Eleanor Heys, the grand old lady of Dalton, died at her home, 5, Fair View, Dalton, on Saturday.

Miss Heys was known throughout Dalton. For 36 years she was headmistress of The Green School, Dalton, retiring in 1919, and was also headmistress of Lindal School for two years.

Her fondness for children was a byword, and every year since her 90th birthday she had given a party for the infants at The Green School. This year, however, her last illness prevented her both from giving the party and from appreciating the many birthday gifts and wishes that came to Fair View.

One of her greatest loves was the theatre, and four years ago she went to the Royal Court theatre. A telegram from Miss Anna Neagle was one of the many greetings from stage celebrities later received by Miss Heys. Miss Neagle and Elise and Doris Waters sent signed portraits to her, and these she greatly treasured.

For many years Miss Heys was president of Dalton Branch of the Women’s Unionist Association, and a member of Lancashire Education committee.

Former pupils of Miss Heys, many of whose children had themselves become pupils in their turn, visited her frequently, and she was always inundated with birthday messages and gifts.

She is survived by a nephew and niece, Mr. Abram (sic) Heys and Miss Eleanor Heys.

There follows an account of the service, mourners and wreaths.

MISS E. R. HEYS, DALTON

The death occurred at North Lonsdale Hospital on March 2 of Miss Eleanor Robinson Heys, of 5, Fair View, Dalton. She was the daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Ann Heys, a well known Dalton family. Miss Heys was a governor of Dowdales School, and a primary school manager. She was also a life member of Dalton Women’s Unionist Association. The service in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dalton, on Monday, was conducted by the Rev. H. W. Mycroft (Vicar). The hymns were “The God of love” and “The day Thou gavest”. Mr. M. Wharton was the organist.

Mourners were Mr. A. Heys, brother; Mrs. Delya Somerville, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jackson, cousins; Miss J. Tomkinson, Miss Penny (Ulverston), Miss P. A. James (Barrow), Mrs. Walker (Preston) … and another 85 names, 74 of them women. It goes on Representing the teaching profession were Mr. Franks (headmaster), Mr. Gill and Mrs Clague (of Dowdales); Mr. and Mrs. Murray; Mr. G. Welby (Broughton Road), Miss Secker, Miss D. Lumb, (Chapel Street), Miss Adams (Nelson Street), Mrs. E. Ullock (Askam Infants), Mrs Aynsley (Ireleth); school managers, Miss Knowles, Mrs. Hepworth, Rev. T. R. Harper and Mrs. Steele.

Representing Dalton Women’s Unionist Association were Mrs. Cornish, Miss Carswell, Mr (sic) Eade, Mrs. C. Atkinson, Mrs. N. Keast, Mrs. P. Preston, Mrs. Hodgson, Mrs. H. Atkinson, Mrs. Penny, Mrs. Hoyle, Mrs. Newby, Mrs. W. J. Dixon; representing Messrs. Kendall and Fisher were Mr. J. Ullock, Mr. H. Jenkins; representing John Hardy and Sons, Mr. H. Holmes; representing Martins Bank, Mr. Ritchie.

There follows a list of floral tributes, including ones from Miss Anna Neagle, and one from Miss Elsie and Miss Doris Waters.

 In Loving Memory
Of
Dalrymple Maitland Quarrie
Died February 1949
Aged 77 Years
 
And His Wife
Emily Jane Quarrie
Died December 1967
Aged 81 Years
 
Parents of
Alexander, Elsie, Doris and Ernest

GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST A BARROW POSTMAN

SERIOUS DISCLOSURES

PRISONER’S ADMISSIONS

COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

The Barrow Police court was crowded on Friday, when John Bunn, the young Barrow postman, who resides at Cragg-street, was again brought before the magistrates charged with feloniously committing a series of thefts, the articles stolen being the property of the Postmaster General.

Dalrymple Quarry, (sic) inspector of postmen at Barrow, said prisoner had been employed as a postman since 12th March, 1902. Previously he had been a telegraph messenger since 1897. His weekly wage was 21s 6d. It was prisoner’s duty to make collection from Hindpool P.O. on the 12th October at eleven o’clock in the morning. He was due at the head office at 11.15. The packet that Miss Wright had posted would be taken in that collection. It was prisoner’s duty to bring it in to the Post Office and to hand it with his other letters on the receiving table. The package posted by Mrs. Jackson on 19th September should have been collected at 7 p.m. by Bunn.

By Mr Poole: He had known prisoner all the time he had been in the Post Office. He was very civil and well conducted, and witness had known nothing against his character.

Bunn was sent to the Assizes for trial. The same paper of 9 November 1905 reported on the trial, where Bunn had good character witnesses, who said that a 16 week bout of typhoid fever had affected his mental well-being. He was sentenced to twelve months’ hard labour.

 In
Affectionate Remembrance
of
WILLIAM CLARKE KENDALL
OF HOLM NOOK, ULVERSTON
WHO DIED ON
THE 21ST DAY OF JANUARY 1937,
AGED 69 YEARS.
ALSO OF HIS ONLY SON,
WILLIAM CLARKE KENDALL,
FLT. LT. R.A.F.
KILLED IN AN AIR ACCIDENT
16TH AUGUST 1955
WHILST SERVING IN GERMANY
AND INTERRED AT HAMBURG
AGED 30 YEARS.
ALSO
GLADYS MARY KENDALL
NEE DEASON,
16TH DECEMBER 1893
22ND JUNE 1986.

ULVERSTON’S LOSS

THE PASSING OF MR. W. C. KENDALL
THE TOWN AND DISTRICT LARGELY REPRESENTED AT THE FUNERAL

The large and representative concourse of mourners at the funeral on Monday of Mr. William Clarke Kendall, an Ulverston solicitor whose death occurred on Friday week at the age of 69, manifested the public’s deep sense of loss at a worthy townsman and a most generous and good natured gentleman.

Apart from the deceased’s numerous business colleagues and associates the many public and private institutions with which he was connected were strongly represented, while people of all stations, to whom he had endeared himself, were present in large numbers.

Prior to the interment at Pennington a service was held at Holy Trinity Church.

The rector, the Rev. J. Stuart Rimmer, M.A.. read the introductory sentences, the lesson was read by the Rev. Trevor J. Jones, M.A., R.D., (Dalton) and the prayers were read by the vicar the Rev. H. S. Betts, M.A. Mr. A. Nelson was at the organ, and the choir was in attendance. The psalm, “The Lord is my Shepherd”, and the hymn, “Abide with me”, were sung, and as the coffin was borne from the church the Nunc Dimittis was softly rendered.

Other clergy present were the Rev. Canon Kenworthy, M.A., vicar of Pennington, and the Rev. Canon T.P. Hartley, of Moorland, formerly vicar of Colton.

At the graveside in Pennington Churchyard, the Rev. T. P. Hartley pronounced the committal.

There then follows a lengthy list of mourners: family, firms and the general public, and a list of donors of wreaths, of which there were 100.

Barrow Herald 5 December 1891

While he was in London W.C. Kendall, who had been captain of Askam rugby team, played at least once for Rosslyn Park (Barrow Herald 10 October 1891).

The Examinations list for Law exams on 3 November 1891 names William Clarke Kendall B.A. of the Rundell Road address, employed by Mr. J. A. Dickinson, Paddington.

On qualification W.C. Kendall first had a partnership with William Postlethwaite in Barrow and Ulverston. The notice dissolving the partnership appeared in the London Gazette 19 January 1900.

The Tatler 6 August 1952

As is clear from the gravestone, William and Gladys had a son, (DoB 15 July 1925), named after his father William Clarke Kendall.

This son married Maire Prattley in Q2 1952 in the Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Registration District. Pictures of the wedding appeared in society magazine The Tatler 6 August 1952. 

Flight Lieutenant W. C. Kendall (57546) was stationed at RAF Oldenburg when he was killed on 16 August 1955, and buried in Ohlsdorf Military Cemetery, Germany. He was flying a Canadair Sabre F4 (Serial XB808) 20 Sqd. when it suffered a high speed stall during a high G manoeuvre when pulling up from an attack run on the Meppen Range, West Germany. It hit the ground and exploded killing the pilot. Read more

 

The obituary column of the Barrow News 20 August 1955 had:

ULVERSTON MAN KILLED IN FLYING ACCIDENT

Flight-Lieut. William Clarke Kendall, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. C. Kendall, of Holm Nook, Ulverston, was killed in a flying accident in Germany on Tuesday.

Flight-Lieut. Kendall’s father was formerly senior partner in the firm of W. C. Kendall and Fisher, well-known local solicitors.

No details of the accident have yet been received by relatives, but Flight-Lieut. Kendall was a serving member of the Royal Air Force and was stationed in Germany, where his wife and two children were residing with him.

He was educated at Earseat School, Arnside, and Sedbergh.

NB This should read “Earnseat”, the history of which can be found here.