Our previous articles have covered the lives of two distinguished and memorable vicars of Long Marston; William Caldwell Masters (1871 – 1885) and Eric John Anthony (1931-1962).
This is the second of our articles on Churchmen who have made outstanding contributions to the life of our villages.
This article is about the clergyman who might win the contest for biggest impact on life in Tring Rural villages
In 1853 the post of Pastor of the New Mill Baptist Chapel became available. New Mill was seen by the local villagers as the Parent Chapel and other chapels were guided by their policies.
The Reverend Hugh Marmaduke Rowdon had had a rather uneventful time as vicar of Long Marston after he was appointed in 1885, succeeding the much
October 1873: William Masters became Vicar of Long Marston and the surrounding parishes in January 1871. He made an immediate impression and attracted such large
The words community, our country, our world have been vary ill, have seen friends and family die, have had to face times of restriction, job losses, loneliness and so much more.
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