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Inside Tixover church and dating from 1623. The Dale’s three daughters featured below, but once of them was broken off many years past.

August 1978
Yashica FR-1 camera
Agfa CT18 film.

Rome, Italy, July 22 2017, Pope Benedict XV's monument by Pietro Canonica is a prominent, intricately detailed piece in Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome.

West Coast Recorder 23 Apr 1913
Mrs Shillabeer and family arrived at Port Sinclair on April 2 by the Wookata for their new home at Bagster. What a pity that the Bagster school is closed, as there are many more children now.

West Coast Sentinel 17 Apr 1915
A nice little crowd attended at the Bagster church on Sunday to say farewell to the Rev. Humphery, who leaves by the boat this week. We are sorry to part with Mr Humphery so soon, and it is a pity he could not have stayed another twelve months at least. If Mr Peters (his successor) becomes as popular among the people no complaint will be raised against him.

West Coast Recorder 20 Aug 1919
August 12. On Sunday last anniversary services were held in the Bagster Church, conducted by the Rev. Barrett. The attendances at the afternoon and evening services were very good, and the services were much appreciated.

Advertiser 11 Oct 1935
PENONG. The combined schools sports were held at Bagster. Schools represented were Penong (G. B. Kennedy), Watraba (Miss G. Crossman), Hundred of Burgoyne (H. Nitschke), Cohen (H. Downs), Uworra, Kowulka (V. Barry), and Charra Plains (A. Benin). About 80 lb. of sweets and nuts and several cases of fruit with cash prizes were distributed at the end or the sports.
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West Coast Sentinel 1 Nov 1940
BAGSTER SOCIAL EVENING FOR CHURCH RENOVATION FUND. OPENED BY MR. J. McTIER.
A social evening to augment the renovation fund of the Bagster Church, was held at that building on the evening of October 23. A large attendance was present. The function was presided over by Mr. C. G. Freeman, and was opened by the entrance of Mr. J. McTier, accompanied by Private E. J. Box er, who was to return to camp next day.
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West Coast Recorder 23 Apr 1913
Mrs Shillabeer and family arrived at Port Sinclair on April 2 by the Wookata for their new home at Bagster. What a pity that the Bagster school is closed, as there are many more children now.

West Coast Sentinel 17 Apr 1915
A nice little crowd attended at the Bagster church on Sunday to say farewell to the Rev. Humphery, who leaves by the boat this week. We are sorry to part with Mr Humphery so soon, and it is a pity he could not have stayed another twelve months at least. If Mr Peters (his successor) becomes as popular among the people no complaint will be raised against him.

West Coast Recorder 20 Aug 1919
August 12. On Sunday last anniversary services were held in the Bagster Church, conducted by the Rev. Barrett. The attendances at the afternoon and evening services were very good, and the services were much appreciated.

Advertiser 11 Oct 1935
PENONG. The combined schools sports were held at Bagster. Schools represented were Penong (G. B. Kennedy), Watraba (Miss G. Crossman), Hundred of Burgoyne (H. Nitschke), Cohen (H. Downs), Uworra, Kowulka (V. Barry), and Charra Plains (A. Benin). About 80 lb. of sweets and nuts and several cases of fruit with cash prizes were distributed at the end or the sports.
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West Coast Sentinel 1 Nov 1940
BAGSTER SOCIAL EVENING FOR CHURCH RENOVATION FUND. OPENED BY MR. J. McTIER.
A social evening to augment the renovation fund of the Bagster Church, was held at that building on the evening of October 23. A large attendance was present. The function was presided over by Mr. C. G. Freeman, and was opened by the entrance of Mr. J. McTier, accompanied by Private E. J. Box er, who was to return to camp next day.
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West Coast Recorder 23 Apr 1913
Mrs Shillabeer and family arrived at Port Sinclair on April 2 by the Wookata for their new home at Bagster. What a pity that the Bagster school is closed, as there are many more children now.

West Coast Sentinel 17 Apr 1915
A nice little crowd attended at the Bagster church on Sunday to say farewell to the Rev. Humphery, who leaves by the boat this week. We are sorry to part with Mr Humphery so soon, and it is a pity he could not have stayed another twelve months at least. If Mr Peters (his successor) becomes as popular among the people no complaint will be raised against him.

West Coast Recorder 20 Aug 1919
August 12. On Sunday last anniversary services were held in the Bagster Church, conducted by the Rev. Barrett. The attendances at the afternoon and evening services were very good, and the services were much appreciated.

Advertiser 11 Oct 1935
PENONG. The combined schools sports were held at Bagster. Schools represented were Penong (G. B. Kennedy), Watraba (Miss G. Crossman), Hundred of Burgoyne (H. Nitschke), Cohen (H. Downs), Uworra, Kowulka (V. Barry), and Charra Plains (A. Benin). About 80 lb. of sweets and nuts and several cases of fruit with cash prizes were distributed at the end or the sports.
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West Coast Sentinel 1 Nov 1940
BAGSTER SOCIAL EVENING FOR CHURCH RENOVATION FUND. OPENED BY MR. J. McTIER.
A social evening to augment the renovation fund of the Bagster Church, was held at that building on the evening of October 23. A large attendance was present. The function was presided over by Mr. C. G. Freeman, and was opened by the entrance of Mr. J. McTier, accompanied by Private E. J. Box er, who was to return to camp next day.
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The alabaster memorial to Sir John Warburton, who died in 1575.

To the beloved memory
of an only son
EDMUND GEORGE DAWSON FROMANT
of the 1st London [City of London]
Sanitary Company. Who died in his
22nd year on 16th March 1915 from wounds
received during the bombardment
of Ypres Flanders where his body
was laid to rest on the Ramparts.

He was a Professional Associate
of the Surveyors Institute and a
Probationer of the Royal Institute
of British Architects.

Give rest O Christ to Thy Servant
with Thy Saints where sorrow and
pain are no more neither sighing
but life everlasting Alleluia.

Private FROMANT, E G D
Service Number:……………. 246
Died:………………………… 16/03/1915
Aged:………………………… 21
Unit:…………………………..15th Sanitary Sect
………………………………..Royal Army Medical Corps
Only son of Harry and Emily Fromant, of Guthrum House, Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Buried at RAMPARTS CEMETERY, LILLE GATE
Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Cemetery/memorial reference: E. 4.
Source: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/446846/fromant,-/

Soldiers Died in the Great War records that Private 246 Edmund George Dawson Fromant Died of Wounds on the 16th March 1915 while serving in France & Flanders with the (Territorial Force), Royal Army Medical Corps. He was resident Hadleigh and enlisted Chelsea, S.W. London. No place of birth is shown.

The Medal index Card for Private Edmund G D Fromant, Royal Army Medical Corps, is held at the National Archive under reference WO 372/7/166590
Source: discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D2252427
The card shows that he qualified for the 1915 Star, having first landed in France on the 19th January 1915. He was also entitled to the British War Medal & the Victory Medal.


1911 Census of England and Wales…….

The 17 year old Edmund Fromant, an unmarried pupil to an architect born Hadleigh, was recorded at 50 Maldon Road, Colchester. When he initially completed the Census return he described himself as the son of the householder, although there is no one else in the household apart from the 18 year old Leonard Arthur Frost, an Insurance Clerk, born Colchester, who was described as a Boarder. However the word “Son” has been crossed through and replaced with Boarder for Edmund as well.

On the 1901 Census of England & Wales the 7 year old Edmund G D Fromant was recorded living on Angel Street, Hadleigh in the household of his parents Henry, (46, a Solicitors Clerk, born Trumpington, Cambridgeshire) and Emily, (aged 45, born Hadleigh). On the 1911 Census Henry, (56) and Emily, (55), were recorded living at Guthrum House, 145 Angel Street, Hadleigh. The couple have been married 18 years and have had 2 children, both then still alive.

The birth of an Edmund George D. Fromant, mothers’ maiden name not transcribed, was registered with the Civil authorities in the Cosford District in Q3 of 1893.


Postscript…………………………..

Hadleigh website link: www.hadleighww1.com/roll-of-honour#/fromant-edmund/

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This is a memorial slab, but not a tomb. The bishop is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

South quire aisle, York Minster

Vt Orimur Mormur

The Funerall Epitaph upon Mr Salletts Five Children vizt
Sara
Richard
Edmund
Sara
Elizabeth
who lay interred in this Holy Place
We shine with Saints, we heare the Angells sing
The hymnes of Glory to their Heavenly King
The Lambe we follow in our white attire
And the new Song we sing in Heavens Quire

Fruimur Luce AEterna
Hallelujah


For more on the church see:-
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/carletonstpeter/carletonstpeter...

What has he got on his head?

The church of St Mary, at Arminghall.

For more on the church and its history see
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/arminghall/arminghall.htm

The church of St Mary, at Arminghall.

For more on the church and its history see
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/arminghall/arminghall.htm

From St Mary the Virgin,
Denton, Norfolk.

For more on the church see:-
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/denton/denton.htm

Here resteth ye body of Katherine
The relict of Robert Randall
Which was buried ye Twenty Ninth day of August Ano Dom 1672.

From St Mary the Virgin,
Denton, Norfolk.

For more on the church see:-
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/denton/denton.htm

…………….M.S……………..
ROBERTUS ROGERSON M.A
……nat. xviii Cal. Jul 1627……
Hujus Ecclesiae Curam A.D. 1660
…………..Suscepit……………
…..Nec nisi cum Vita, Senex …
………….depofuit ……………..
Dextramq verfushujus ad Muri Pedeni
Pulvis Futurus Pulveri immis’tus jacet
……………Ubi ……………………
…Longa post Divorta rejungitur……
Barbarae suae Benevolentifsimae
Gul Gooch de Metingham, Suff: Armig: Filiae
Denate Ao Partus } Virginei. 1637
……………………Materni. 1684
His etiam et Par entibus e prole sua duodena
…..bis quator condormientes accubant……….

Thomas et Robertus } Filij
Solicitst suis superftites
Anna et Elizabeth } Fili

………H.M.P.P.P……………..

Abi Lector et refipisce

From St Mary the Virgin,
Denton, Norfolk.

For more on the church see:-
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/denton/denton.htm

“In Memory
of
ANNE BARNES Daughter
of MATTw & ANNE BARNES
who died May 17th 1822 Aged 68.

Sacred
To the Memory of
MATTHEW BARNES,
(late of Witton)
who departed this life
July 7th 1782
Aged 54 Years.
Also ANNE his wife
who died Novr 13th 1786
Aged 53 Years.

This Monument was erected by
ANNE, their daughter, as a
testimony of her affection and
regard, to such excellent Parents.

Inside the church of St Peter, Strumpshaw. For more on the church see
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/strumpshaw/strumpshaw.htm

To the memory of
JAMES BURKIN BURROUGHES ESQR
A Justice of the Peace, a Deputy Lieutenant
of this County, and Captain of the Blofield
and South Walsham Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry:

He died November 30, 1803, aged 43 years,
and left to the care of his afflicted Widow CHRISTABEL,
only surviving issue and heiress of HENRY NEGUS of Hoveton Esqr,
the education of Seven Sons, and one Daughter.

As a Magistrate He was firm, discriminating and impartial.
The exemplary discipline of his Troop, and their affectionate
Attachment to their Commander, honourably distinguished
his military Character. In private Life, as a Husband,
a Parent, a Landlord, a Master, and a Friend, few have
equalled, none could exceed him. Endeared to All by
his unaffected Piety, by his liberal and unobstentatious
Charity, and by his social Virtues.

He died beloved, respected,
lamented.

The memorial was probably originally in the church of St Peter, Burlingham, which became derelict in the early 20th Century. For more on the family see comments below.

Sacred to the Memory of
JAMES and EDWARD BURROUGHES
The second and fourth Sons of
J.B. BURROUGHES Esqr and CHRISTABEL, his Wife
of this Parish
who died of an infectious Fever
which they caught
whilst pursuing their studies at Cambridge
JAMES on the 3rd of April in the 23rd Year of his Age
EDWARD on the 1st of April in his 18th Year
Their remains were deposited in the Vault
in this Church on the 10th of April 1815(?)

The memorial was probably originally in the church of St Peter, Burlingham, which became derelict in the early 20th Century. For more on the family see comments below.

There is a plaque in the church of St Andrew, Burlingham, which reads:-
To the Glory of God
and in proud and loving memory of
GEOFFREY R. BARRATT,
Sec Lieut. Lancashire Fusiliers,
only son of WILLIAM PERCY and ANNIE BARRATT,
who was Killed in Action on the Somme
July 7th 1916, aged 25 years.
“Well done Good and Faithful Servant.”

Second Lieutenant BARRATT, GEOFFREY RAVENSCROFT
Died:…………………......... 07/07/1916
Aged:…………………....... 25
Unit:…………………...........10th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
Commemorated:.……..Thiepval Memorial
Son of William Percy and Annie Barratt, of "Roseacre", Great Ormesby, Norfolk.
CWGC: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/769833/barratt,-geoff...

Soldiers Died in the Great War records that 2/Lt Geoffrey Ravenscroft Barratt was Killed in Action on the 7th July 1916 whilst serving with the 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. As with all officers, no place of birth or residence is shown.

The Medal Index Card for Second Lieutenant Geoffrey “Ravenserof” Barratt, 10th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, is held at the National Archive under reference WO 372/2/11441
discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D1198307

The Service Records for 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Ravenscroft Barratt, The Lancashire Fusiliers, is held at the National Archive under reference WO 339/18459
discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C1072380

A picture of Geoffrey Ravenscroft Barratt is held by Picture Norfolk, the County Image Archive.
The accompanying notes read: Second Lieutenant Barratt was born 8th March 1891, the only son of Mr. & Mrs. W.P. Barratt of Burlingham Lodge, Norwich. He was educated at South Lodge, Lowestoft and Greshams School, Holt. He was reported missing on July 7th 1916, and afterwards officially reported killed on that date, aged 25.
norfolk.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/PICNOR/BIBENQ...

The International Red Cross initially received two missing persons enquiries for Geoffrey, which they have merged into one file. One was on behalf of the family from a V.Zweifel-Linden in Switzerland, and the second was from a Mr. Gordon Barratt, of Bungay, Suffolk. Second Lieutenant Geoffrey Barratt, Lancashire Fusiliers, was stated to have been missing since the 4th July 1916 near Albert. The Red Cross replied on the 16th August 1916 that they had heard nothing from the German authorities.
grandeguerre.icrc.org/en/File/Details/558540/3/2/

There is then a third request from a Miss Mary Murray, of 101, Queen Victoria Street, London. She had told the Red Cross that the official notification received was that Second Lieutenant G R Barratt of the 10th Lancashire Fusiliers was missing on the 7th July 1916. The International Red Cross replied back on the 31st August 1916 that they had heard nothing.
grandeguerre.icrc.org/en/File/Details/5402294/3/2/

The 1917 Probate Calendar records that Geoffrey Ravenscroft Barratt, of Burlingham Lodge, Burlingham, a Second Lieutenant in the Lancashire Fusiliers, died 7 July 1916 in France, Killed in Action. Administration was granted at the Norwich Court on the 12th June 1917 to William Percy Barratt, farmer. His effects were valued at £194 14s 4d.
probatesearch.service.gov.uk/Calendar?surname=Barratt&amp...

From The Suffolk and Essex Free Press, Wednesday Evening, April 25 1917.

FALLEN OFFICERS

SECOND-LIEUT. G.R. BARRETT

Second Lieutenant Geoffrey Ravenscroft Barratt, Lancashire Fusiliers, reported missing on July 7, 1916, and now officially reported killed on that date, aged 25, was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Barratt, of Burlingham Lodge, Norwich. He was educated at South Lodge, Lowestoft, and Gresham School, Holt. At the outbreak of war he was with the Fine Cotton Spinners Association, at Bolton, and enlisted in the Lancashire Fusiliers. He went to the front in July, 1915, and served continuously until his death. A brother officer wrote :- “He undoubtedly was one of the most popular officers in the battalion, both with the officers and men – his calm, serene disposition made him beloved by all.”

There is a piece on him on the Gresham School website.
www.greshamsatwar.co.uk/RollofHonour.aspx?RecID=30&Ta...


1891 – Birth and Baptism…………………….

The birth of a Geoffrey Ravenscroft Barratt was recorded in the Blofield District of Norfolk in the April to June quarter, (Q2), of 1891.

The baptism of a Geoffrey “Revencroft” Barratt, took place at Upton, Norfolk on the 6th May 1891. His parents were William Percy and Annie Barratt.
www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NTVL-PYP

The baptism of an Evelyn Mary Barratt, born 4th February 1890, took place at St Peter, North Burlingham on the 25th March 1890. Her parents were William Percy, a Farmer, and Annie. The family lived at Burlingham St. Peter.
www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5818db3ae93790ec8b4ccbb...

Dorothy Emily Barratt, no date of birth recorded, took place at Burlingham St Peter on the 5th December 1894. Her parents were William Percy, a Farmer, and “Anni”. The family lived at Burlingham St. Peter.
www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5818db3ae93790ec8b4ccc4...

The most likely marriage of his parents was that of a William Percy Barratt to an Annie Ravenscroft was recorded in the Pancras District of London in the January to March quarter, (Q1), of 1889.

1891 Census of England and Wales…………..

His parents were recorded living at The Lodge, Burlingham St. Peter, Norfolk. William P., (aged 25 and a Gentleman Farmer, born Altincham, Cheshire) and Annie, (aged 25, born St. Pancras, London). Living with them is their 1 year old daughter, Evelyn M., (born Burlingham) and their 1 week old infant son, born Burlingham. As well as a visitor, the 28 year old Agnes Ravensctoft, born St.Pancras, London, there are three live in servants including a “Monthly Nurse.”

1901 Census of England and Wales…………..

The 10 year old Geoffrey Barratt, born Norwich, was as a Pupil residing at 75 Surrey Street, Norwich. Head of the household is the 36 year old Katharine Gill, a School Mistress working from home on her own account. There are two other pupils in the household.

His parents were recorded living at The Lodge Farm, Burlingham St.Peter. William P., (35, Farmer) and Annie, (35), lived there with their daughters Evelyn M. (11), and Dorothy E., (6) – both born Burlingham St.Peter. They have three live in servants.

1911 Census of England and Wales………….

The 20 year old Geoffrey R. “Barrett”, born “Burkingham”, Norfolk, and a Student at Bolton Tech, was recorded living at Heaton Vicarage, Bolton, as a Boarder. The head of the household was the Church of England clergyman Frederick LaMothe and his wife Mabel Clare.

William Percy, (45), and Annie, (45) were still living at Burlingham Lodge. They have been married 22 years and have had three children, all then still alive. Still single and living with them is their daughter Evelyn Mary, (21). The family also have two live in servants.

Until September 1911 the quarterly index published by the General Registrars Office did not show information about the mothers maiden name. A check of the General Registrars Office Index of Birth for England and Wales 1911 – 1983 shows no likely additional children of William and Annie.


On the day…………………………….

The Gresham School website has two versions of the circumstances of his death.

Lieutenant Barratt was reported missing at the Somme on 7 July 1916, and The Gresham magazine says that he was buried by a shell, but found to be unconscious when recovered. The particular spot where this happened had to be abandoned during the ensuing chaos, and nothing more was heard of him. The circumstances of his death were controversial, and his father requested his identity tags and letters but was informed none were on the body when it was buried. Geoffrey’s service record has a page headed ‘Not to be communicated outside the War Office’ which has many inaccuracies and includes the statements of Private S. Cattell describing the discovery of a photograph when burying the body. The picture was sent to the News of the World and subsequently identified by his mother. On the same page as Cattell’s statement is a memo crossed through with a clear black line, reading “Private Mitchell states that 2nd Lt. G.R. Barratt had just ordered him to lead on and that having proceeded about 15 yards he saw a large shell explode close to this officer and blow him completely to pieces.” It is presumed that this story was considered too harrowing to tell the family.
www.greshamsatwar.co.uk/RollofHonour.aspx?RecID=30&Ta...

7th July 1916

The 17th Div with three battalions assaulted two German trenches south of the village OF Contalmaison, between it and Mametz Wood. 9th Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers and the right flank of 10th Bn, Lancashire Fusiliers (both 52 Bde) were held up by their own bombardment falling short. Then finding the barbed wire intact they were forced to retire. Some Lancashire Fusiliers took Pearl Alley trench and entered Contalmaison but were driven back by a German attack at 7am. 52 Bde tried again at 8am with 12th Bn, Manchester Regt and 9th Bn, Duke of Wellington’s Regt attacking Quadrangle Support. The German attack had delayed their starting and their barrage had lifted so the attack failed due to heavy MG fire from Mametz Wood.

On the right, 50 Bde of 17th Div attacked the west side of Mametz Wood but were driven back with heavy losses. Another attempt was made at 8pm, this time by 51 Bde. This attack was again driven back with the Bde suffering 400 casualties.

A plan for a further attack during the night by 17th Div on Contalmaison was abandoned.
forum.irishmilitaryonline.com/showthread.php?9058-The-Som...