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southwark 1889

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Jan.jan

Jan.jan Report 14 Jun 2005 21:16

Oh well, it was a nice thought while it lasted! Back to earth again. Jan

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Jun 2005 20:10

It only became a cathedral in 1905. Before that it was St Saviour's. Don't go getting ideas above your station:-) nell

Jan.jan

Jan.jan Report 14 Jun 2005 19:27

Thanks for the info. Blimey, one of mine getting married in a 'cathedral'. Going up market!!

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Jun 2005 19:12

St Saviour's, Southwark is and was otherwise known as Southwark Cathedral. Its in Borough High Street, London SE1, in the Diocese of Southwark. If you Google 'Southwark Cathedral' you can find out more about it. CB >|<

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 14 Jun 2005 19:02

Copied from Genuki (http://www.fhsc.org.uk/genuki/REG/): St. Saviour Southwark Created 1st July 1837. Abolished 1st January 1902 (renamed Southwark). In Surrey until 1889. Sub-districts : Borough Road; Christ Church; Kent Road; London Road; Newington St. Mary; Newington Trinity; St. Saviour; Walworth St. Peter. GRO volumes : IV (1837-51); 1d (1852-1901). Newington St. Mary (1870-1901), Southwark Christ Church, Southwark St. George (1870-1901), Southwark St. Saviour. Registers now in Southwark district. Christine

Jan.jan

Jan.jan Report 14 Jun 2005 18:16

Anybody know where St.Saviour in Southwark would come under in 1889? Thanks