Saint James

Memorials & Brasses

Memorial Rainsford

To the glory of God and in memory of Marcus Rainsford Vicar of Paddington 1905 - 1911 who died 10th September 1911.
This memorial was erected by friends in the congregation.
"The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" - Wisdom of Solomon Ch III Ver I

 

Memorial Fawcett Potter Bell

In loving memory of Walter Thomas Fawsett born 27th March 1813 died 30th January 1877 also of his wife Frances Fawsett born 3rd December 1818 died 25th August 1897.

In affectionate memory of Jane the dearly loved wife of Daniel Potter who fell asleep Mondoy 12th August 1895 aged 78 years. "With Jesus" Also of the above named Daniel Potter who died 16th Nov. 1909 aged 93.

In memory of a beloved father and mother James Christian Clement Bell who died 17th March 1871 aged 84 and Jane Strangman Bell who died 29th February 1888 aged 85.

 

Memorial Head Warson Cruikshank

In memory of Alfred Head died 15 Feb 1880 aet 83 also of Ellen Head his wife died 12 Feb 1890 aet 79 + Christ died for us that whether we wake or sleep we should live together with Him.

In memory of xxxxx Marshall widow of George Edwin (further details to be added).

In loving remembrance of Eliza King Josephine widow of Major James Cruikshank HEICS died 28 November 1890 in her 81st year + In Thy presence is fulness of Joy.

 

Memorial Dart Mead

In memory of Henry J B Dart organist of the church 1894 - 1907. Born 5th March 1854 died 15th march 1907. Erected by the Vicar and Churchwardens as a tribute of their regard.

In loving memory of Henry Robert Mead - Colonel Royal (Late Madras) Engineers April 20 1836 - Oct 9 1908. And Eleanor his wife who died Feb 28 1941.

 

Memorial Brooking

In memory of George Thomas Brooking died 30 April 1877 aged 57 and his wife Emily Brooking died 2 August 1891 aged 70. The memory of the just is blessed.

 

Memorial Russell Head Hadow

To the memory of Francis William Russell MP born 3rd June 1800 died 31 August 1871 and of his wife Frances Prudence Russell born 9th December 1806 died 12th May 1888. My peace I give unto you.

In memory of Isabella Head daughter of Alfred Head born 4th April 1841 died 13 March 1900. His sevants shall serve Him.

To the memory of George John Hadow died 5th March 1869 aged 79 + and of his wife Margaret Julia Hadow died 12th Nov 1875 aged 79 +  Absent from the body + Present with the Lord

 

Memorial Lawrence

In loving memory of Nathaniel Tertius Lawrence born 21st September 1823 died 29th April 1893. This tablet is erected by his sorrowing widow. "In hope of eternal life which God that cannot lie promised before the world began"

In loving memory of Laura Julia Johanna Lawrence born 30th November 1833 died 21st March 1917. This tablet is erected by her loving children. "Her children shall rise up and call her blessed"

 

Memorial Abbott

In gratitude to God for the life and memory of a loved husband & father Walter Abbott born 13th January 1838 died in this church 18th December 1904.
"One family, we dwell in Him, Our Church, above beneath."
Also for the beloved memory and example of Margaret Sophia Abbott his wife and fellow worker who died March 15th 1926 aged 86.

 

Memorial Goldicutt

In memory of John Goldicutt, Esquire, fellow of the Institute of British Architects,Member of the Academies of Fine Arts at Rome and at Naples, &c. &c. who died the 2nd October 1842 aged 49 years.
His deeply lamented death preceded the completion of this church, of which he conjointly with George Gutch, Esquire was the architect.
Except the Lord build the house their labour is lost that build it. Except the Lord keep the city the watchman waketh but in vain. Blessed are all they that fear the Lord: and walk in His ways.
Psalms cxxvii cxxviii

 

Memorial Haynes

In loving memory of
Grace Mary Nicolas Haynes
Born 21st November 1857
Died 5th June 1907
Such as are faithful in love shall abide with Him

 

Memorial Messel

In
Loving Memory
of
Annie Messel
for 40 years a resident
in this parish
Born Dec. 4th 1846
Died Dec. 7th 1920
R.I.P

 

Memorial Ralli

To the glory of God
and in loving memory
of our mother
Harriet RalliThe reredos in this
chapel is erected
1921
Of such is the kingdom of heaven

 

Memorial Wethered

To the Glory of God and in grateful memory of Edith Wethered born 12 January 1850 died 22 June 1924 who for fifity years, for love of Christ, devoted her life to combating evil and raising and restoring those whom evil had overcome.

This tablet is erected by a number of friends in token of their respect and admiration for a life of unselfish service.

"Be not weary in well doing"

 

Memorial Woolner

Sacred to the Memory
of
Alice Gertrude
wife of
Thomas Woolner R.A.
Born January 21st 1845
Died March 9th 1912
Rest in Peace

 

Memorial Head

In Memoriam
Alfred Head. 1882