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Direct descendants of soldiers badly injured during the conflicts of WWI are being sought by St Paul’s, as the Cathedral prepares to display a unique piece of embroidery crafted by more than 100 recovering men.
Months of research by the Cathedral’s Collections Department has revealed 133 names of men from the UK, Canada, Australia and South Africa, who worked to create an elaborate altar frontal, used for many years after the War at the high altar.

It is hoped that photographs, letters and other items personal to the soldiers can be found so that their stories may be told to Cathedral visitors over the period of 2014-18.
But with 133 names, ranks, numbers, regiments and hospitals of soldiers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as the UK, it is hoped that local, regional and national media, as well as social media, can help trace the relatives.
Anyone who recognises a name on the list should contact the Reverend Canon Michael Hampel at precentor@stpaulscathedral.org.uk 


I wonder if users of this forum may be able to help.  A link to the article and list of names is below.

http://www.stpauls.co.uk/News-Press/Latest-News/Art-from-war-descendants-of-WWI-soldiers-sought-for-St-Pauls-commemoration

It's a good question and one which many people are afraid to ask. 

I must say that I was quite pleased when my daughter brought up the subject. I think it's quite important to be able to talk about death, after all, it's inevitable. My mother has made all her own arrangements - choice of coffin, hymns, readings etc and she has it already paid for!  I have been happy to discuss things with her as I know it gives her some peace of mind, my brother on the otherhand refuses point blank even to be in the room if the subject crops up.  My husband already knew that I want to be buried (he wants to be cremated).  He also knows that whilst the medics can have what they like from me beforehand, they are NOT to take my eyes! I know, I know, I'll be dead, but...

Just in case my OH is not around when the time comes, having now discussed it, at least my daughter now knows as well!

I think it's a good idea.

I have recently obtained a copy of a marriage record for my ancestor who married in 1826.  I was really hoping to find out the fathers' names, however neither the bride's father or groom's father are named.  Is this the end of the line for me, or can anyone suggest other ways in which I may be able to find this information.  Would this information perhaps be available from the Banns?

Any suggestions very gratefully recieved!

Y.

I am trying to find the marriage of Adam KELLOCK to Ann(e) on 27 February 1827 possibly at St Thomas, Portsmouth.

Can anyone please help?

Thank you.

Yvonne