Are You Sitting Comfortably Part 2

[liverpool annie]

 

Oh Mair !! ..... he'll probably let you know ... you should lean on your own dinner !!  

Enjoy your visit ! 

[graham p]

My name is Graham  (Verger at St Ps Liverpool) and I have recently become involved in your search through an enquiry from Dawn. I am amazed and impressed at the amount of research that has gone on. Can I just comment on a couple of items in the thread. I have worked at St Peter's for six years and the stone and I  have no memory of the headstone being uporight. It was not laid down by the church but has fallen> from the pictures it is clear that the original stone was only fixed with a small amount of cement which has just weathered. The headstone and plinth that appear attached will probably come apart if lifted and great care will be needed lifting the stone to avoid any damage. However from what I can see of the underside of the headsone the inscription is in good condition.
The burial record book that you have seen on the thread is the only documentation of the burial we have in the church records. Hope this is of some use and I will try to keep you up to date.

[Tephra]

Hello Graham and welcome to RootsChat.

Isn't it just amazing what the girls and guys have found out about Robert Stead, your involvement is also greatly appreciated.

Thank you for allowing photo's to be taken of both the gravesite and of the burial book, it makes Robert a little more real for those of us who cannot attend in person.

Thanks again

Barbara

[tazzie]

   Good Morning Graham.

   Many thanks for your help and interest in this little project that Annie began many months ago.
 It is good to see the photo's and to see where "our Robert" is at peace.
 As you say the stone looks good and solid so we all wait to see what can be done with your kind permission. I am sure Michel would love to see the insrciption as would we all. This story has inspired many on the site and to have his name read out on Sunday would be very fitting.

             At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will
                                   remember them.


                      Tazzie

[JeannieR]

Morning Everyone........

And Hello Graham, how lovely of you to contact us.....

I live in Harrogate , North Yorkshire. A few years ago, a little boy of 6/7 was killed, whilst "playing" in one of our local cemeteries . A Memorial stone fell on him.

Since then, all insecure headstones have been laid down, and have remained so, unless of course there were relatives, to re-erect them.......

What I really want to know is......Is there anyone else going to the service on Sunday?? My Husband has said he would take me, but it is at least a three hour drive (at our age !!)

It would make the journey so much more worthwhile, if I could meet up with one of you guys..........Just wish it could be Annie........



Going to work now .

JeannieR

[michel51]

Hello Graham,

thank you very much for your precious help.

As say Tazzie I would really love to see a photograph of the inscription on Robert's headstone  when it will be re-erected, in waiting for the moment I could be myself, in front of the grave...

very friendly

Michel

[graham p]

Morning Everyone........

And Hello Graham, how lovely of you to contact us.....

I live in Harrogate , North Yorkshire. A few years ago, a little boy of 6/7 was killed, whilst "playing" in one of our local cemeteries . A Memorial stone fell on him.

Since then, all insecure headstones have been laid down, and have remained so, unless of course there were relatives, to re-erect them.......

What I really want to know is......Is there anyone else going to the service on Sunday?? My Husband has said he would take me, but it is at least a three hour drive (at our age !!)

It would make the journey so much more worthwhile, if I could meet up with one of you guys..........Just wish it could be Annie........



Going to work now .

JeannieR

It is a very long way to come but should anyone visit St Ps please introduce yourself to me. Please note that the names of those who have died are only read out at our  6.30 service.
Our information notice gives details on
www.stpeters-woolton.org.uk   
and click link to notice sheet.
Graham

[liverpool annie]

Hi Graham !

Good to "see" you !! ..... can I be nosey and ask what your boss thought about all this when you told him ?? and also would there be a chance of the service being recorded .... I for one would be thrilled to buy a CD or tape or give a donation or whatever .... time is running short I know to set anything up ..... but us expats from all over the world that have contributed to this thread would be interested I'm sure !!

I would be there in a heart beat if I could  .... I'm so envious of you guys being able to be there if you possibly can .... but what a shame the names are only read out at the evening service .... I hope that doesn't put you all off !!

Jeannie .... one of these days Girl .... we'll get together !! 

Annie 

[Polldoll]

Welcome to Rootschat Graham.... .amazing story isn't it? ... What a good idea Annie about the cd or a dvd of the service that includes the reading of the names .. I agree it is a shame about it  only applying to the evening Service .. I can understand not reading a long list twice in the day ... but I suspect  a few people travelling long distance would hope to be on their way home by 6 pm ..   Regardless I shall have him and countless others in my mind on Sunday  at 11am...  It does rather feel as if we have adopted Robert doesn't it?
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