WW1 stories
In addition to the promotional video for the Welshpool WW1 Walk (see previous post), we were also filmed sharing a couple of the stories of the WW1 memorials in the churchyard. Powys War Memorials Project created several WW1 Stories films in other Powys towns which are very interesting so do look out for those. The story of Joseph Ithel Jehu…
Welshpool WW1 Walk
We’re honoured to be included in the new Welshpool WW1 Walk compiled by the Powys War Memorial Project. The trail takes you around Welshpool highlighting places and buildings that have a connection to the First World War. The walk incorporates the churchyard and our Poppy Trail (a leaflet of which is available inside the church or you can download it…
Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Cyril Patrick Pryce Yearsley
Cyril Patrick Pryce Yearsley Private :: Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Died :: 8th January 1920 :: UK The memorial in the churchyard reads: Also Cyril their son {Charles and Lizzie Elenor Pryce Yearsley Who died January 8th 1920 Aged 19 years ‘Abide with me’ Cyril was born in 1900 in Welshpool. He was baptised on 11th April 1900. His parents were Charles…
Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – John Rimmer
John Rimmer Private :: Labour Corps Died :: 14th November 1919 :: UK The memorial in the churchyard reads: 419553 Private J Rimmer Labour Corps 14th November 1919 Age 27 Peace perfect peace John Rimmer was born sometime around 1890. He was the son of John and Catherine Rimmer of Rose Cottage, Worthen, Salop. In 1911 John aged 22 was…
Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Herbert Jones
Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Harry Rudge
Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – William Herbert Waring
Poppy Trail and Powis Castle
The Poppy Trail
Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Reginald Valentine Manford
