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Brigadier & Mrs Orr of Japan & Members of the Harwich Band (1910) H&D FW
Harwich & Dovercourt Salvation Army Band (1935) H&D FW
~ Harwich S.A. Silver Band (1919) Wallis H&D FW ~
Photo taken by the Fryatt Memorial Hospital, Dovercourt Bay, Essex.
Salvation Army by Town Hall (1938) H&D FW
Salvation Army Junior's Tea (1913) H&D FW
The Mayor Mr E.Saunders presenting Salvation Army Childrens Prizes (1913) H&D FW
Salvation Army Ladies (1920) H&D FW
Salvation Army Couple (1920) H&D FW
The Salvation Army Naval & Military Home, Church Street, Harwich (1922) H&D FW
The Salvation Army, Naval & Military Home
27 Church Street, Harwich between Currents Lane and the Quayside.
Built before 1917, possibly opened for business on Friday May 15th 1914
It was closed in the late 1950's and later demolished and replaced by Mayflower House.
Its purpose was to serve the many soldiers and sailors who passed through Harwich via the Transit Camp in Dovercourt.
When the transit camp closed, it was converted into flats.
Special thanks to Keith Rowland and family for the additional information.
27 Church Street, Harwich between Currents Lane and the Quayside.
Built before 1917, possibly opened for business on Friday May 15th 1914
It was closed in the late 1950's and later demolished and replaced by Mayflower House.
Its purpose was to serve the many soldiers and sailors who passed through Harwich via the Transit Camp in Dovercourt.
When the transit camp closed, it was converted into flats.
Special thanks to Keith Rowland and family for the additional information.
Salvation Army Charabanc, Church Street, Harwich (1920) H&D FW
~ 1899 ~ The Harwich Salvation Army Band H&D ~ KRP ~
The Harwich Salvation Army Band dated 1899, the earliest known photo of the band.
The photo was taken outside the front door of the Citadel in George Street.
You can see the foundation stone that was put in place when the citadel was built in 1890 , that stone is still there some 130 years later.
The young lad holding the triangle is John Rowland, while the man behind young John is William Rowland.
The practice of putting stones into foundation stones comes from "Builders rites" which are ceremonies attendant on the laying of foundation stones, including ecclesiastical, masonic or other traditions connected with foundations or other aspects of construction.
One such custom is that of placing a few coins, newspapers, etc. within a cavity beneath the stone. Should the stone later be removed, the relics may be found. Though this tradition is still practiced, such memorials are likely deposited in the hope that they will never be disturbed. Another such rite is topping out, when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop a structure during its construction.
The photo was taken outside the front door of the Citadel in George Street.
You can see the foundation stone that was put in place when the citadel was built in 1890 , that stone is still there some 130 years later.
The young lad holding the triangle is John Rowland, while the man behind young John is William Rowland.
The practice of putting stones into foundation stones comes from "Builders rites" which are ceremonies attendant on the laying of foundation stones, including ecclesiastical, masonic or other traditions connected with foundations or other aspects of construction.
One such custom is that of placing a few coins, newspapers, etc. within a cavity beneath the stone. Should the stone later be removed, the relics may be found. Though this tradition is still practiced, such memorials are likely deposited in the hope that they will never be disturbed. Another such rite is topping out, when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop a structure during its construction.
~ 1920 ~ The Harwich Citadel Band aboard ship H&D ~ KRP ~
The photo was taken on board a boat at Harwich according to the Salvation Army history book
~ 1928 ~ The Harwich "Sunbeam" Brigade H&D ~ KRP ~
The Harwich Citadel Life-Saving Scouts and the "Sunbeams" Brigade, taken around the corner from George Street on the road to the railway station
~ 1947 ~ Harwich Salvation Army Songsters Brigade H&D ~ KRP ~
The photo was possibly taken outside Harwich Town railway station.
~ 1959 ~ Harwich Citadel Band ~ H&D ~ KRP
Harwich Citadel Band 1959
Photo taken on the platform in the citadel.
This platform was levelled in the mid 1950's as it used to be in staged tiers up to the side balconies, as shown in some of the other images above.
Some familiar faces here including Mr Rowland.
Photo taken on the platform in the citadel.
This platform was levelled in the mid 1950's as it used to be in staged tiers up to the side balconies, as shown in some of the other images above.
Some familiar faces here including Mr Rowland.
~ 1963 ~ Harwich Citadel Songsters (choir) H&D ~ KRP ~
Harwich Citadel Songsters (choir) dated 1963
Another slightly later photo taken again on the platform inside the Harwich citadel.
Both Mr & Mrs Rowland are seen in this photo.
Another slightly later photo taken again on the platform inside the Harwich citadel.
Both Mr & Mrs Rowland are seen in this photo.