Old Dagenham Church
My Mum, Valerie Sands married my Dad, Frank Lyall, in this church in 1953. When they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary they made a lovely album each for us 3 children of their childhood, marriage and up to 2003. A sketched copy of this church made up the front cover. I don't remember going to Dagenham when we still lived in England, but next time I go on holiday to England from South Africa, we are going to go and visit my mother's brother, Mike Sands, who lives in their childhood house in Central Park Avenue.
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RE: RE: Old Dagenham Church
In the church grounds there are the graves of three children buried side by side and all appear to have died at the same time. Can anyone tell me who these poor children were and what happened to them.
Comment from Marion Kelleher on Saturday, 3rd July 2010.
RE: RE: Old Dagenham Church
I'm sorry I don't know who they are. I can't help you.
Comment from Jane McKinnon on Sunday, 4th July 2010.
RE: RE: RE: Old Dagenham Church
I do believe that the 3 children mentioned by Marion died in a barn fire. The fire was started whist they were playing in the barn, one of the 3 children was playing with a box of matches.
Comment from Kirby Mcdaid on Wednesday, 7th July 2010.