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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D638/A/PI/9/1 |
| Title | Confirmation register |
| Date | Mar 1912-Nov 1977 |
| Description | At back 'Record of events from 1911', primarily referring to building works and repairs to the church, also including reference to the First World War and Peace Celebrations |
| Extent | 1 volume |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Parish of Repton St Wystan |
| Access Category | OPEN |
| Privacy Notice | Data Subjects in Archives Privacy Notice |
| Format | Document |
| Term | First World War (1914-1918) |
| Anglicans |
| Confirmation |
| Transcript or Index | Extracts;-
Aug. 5th 1914. Great War began (over 100 men volunteered from Parish. Total served 225.
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Nov 11. 1918 Great Service took place immediately after Armistice officially announced. News came 11.55am. Service at 12.15. Bells rung. Church very full. Office used was the same as for Peace in 1814. 38 men fell from Parish - excluding School.
Jul 7. 1919. Peace Celebrations rather official. Viar away - singularly dull hymns chosen.
October 16. 1921. Electric Light was installed. (cost £135) |