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Florence Road Baptist Church

Sunday School Jubilee 1945

By Jennifer Goddard (Norrell)

Thought someone might remember the Sunday School Jubilee 1895-1945. My name was Jennifer Norrell. I am in the coat first row left hand side in the juniors. I think I was getting over the mumps. My brother Michael fifth row 3rd from left just looking over the head in front. My sister Sandra in the Primary group 3rd row end left. Have very happy memories of this time and the lovely outings we went on.

Photo: Illustrative image for the 'Florence Road Baptist Church' page

From the private collection of Jennifer Goddard

This page was added on 09/02/2008.

Comments:

Two of the signatures bring back memories. H Hallett, was that "Skipper" Hallett, for many years Captain of the 14th Brighton BB Coy? That name Peckham also has BB connections. I was with that BB Company from 1953 until I went into the RAF in 1958.

By Raymond (Dickie) Bird (12/02/2008)

I too was associated with the Lifeboys and Boys Brigade at Florence Road from 1961 to about 1972. The Halletts and Lowthers were still there in my years and I also remember Ray (Dickie) Bird. Happy days.

By Dave White (16/02/2008)

In the late 1940s My brother Michael Norrell was in the Boys Brigade at Florence Road Baptist Church. There was the Girls Life Brigade also. I Can remember the fascination I had when attending the Baptisms in the Church. The 'dunking' small pool had white tiles and the Minister wore waders. I went to church in the morning, Sunday School in the afternoon and back again for the Evening Service. I had a suspicion my parents wanted some time to themselves.

By Jennifer Goddard (Norrell) (26/02/2008)

I to spent hours looking up at the rafters of the FlorenceRoadChurch, and marching with the Boys Brigade, 1940 through 1959. I used to really enjoy the BB Summer Camps. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Dave Broadbridge.DaveBridge@cruzio.com

By David Broadbridge (11/04/2008)