Christ Church [1937- ]
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Submitted by David on Sat, 2013-08-24 13:43
Current condition:
In use
Date Place completed:
1937-02-27
Completion date taken from the church's website:
The new structure was hallowed on Saturday 27th February 1937 and regular services began on Sunday. The Kowloon Tong Anglican Church became Christ Church and the consecration service was held on 29th October 1938.
Photos that show this place
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 1952 |
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Comments
Des Voeux Road and Christchurch
Hello David
re this latest entry...it is very interesting that Christchurch is mentioned, as Nancy and I were married there on the 22nd September 1952...and I have been back there several times over the years...and..I will be there on the 22nd September this year... in 28 days time..!! which would have been mine and Nancy's sixty first wedding anniversary....WOW !
It will bring back many wonderful memories, and I have been in touch often with the Vicar the Reverend Ross Royden, who I have met before.
Look forward to seeing you again as well
Bill Griffiths
Arthur Peill
In Bishop Hall's "In Memoriam" of my Dad, Arthur Peill, he mentions the fact that he was a "devoted Church member and Councillor" of Christ Church, Kowloon Tong.
Rebecca Peill
Christ Church
Christ Church was designed by architect John Potter of Leigh and Orange and was opened in 1938.
John Potter was killed on Christmas Day 1941, defending the place he loved.