After reading the letters written to the Redruth Wesleyan minister from soldiers at the Front, I just had to go along this morning to the Chapel for its early morning service.
Something of a shock outside to see - immediately - a list of the fallen.
No fewer than 180 members of the Sunday School and the Young Men's Bible class at the Chapel signed up.
This seems a huge number: but Redruth was a large chapel. It is still extremely impressive.
From outside it looks like a huge ship: unmissable from the station and something of a landmark as you leave west Cornwall by train.
Something of a shock outside to see - immediately - a list of the fallen.
No fewer than 180 members of the Sunday School and the Young Men's Bible class at the Chapel signed up.This seems a huge number: but Redruth was a large chapel. It is still extremely impressive.
From outside it looks like a huge ship: unmissable from the station and something of a landmark as you leave west Cornwall by train.
Inside, there is a brass plaque with the names of everyone who served, with a central panel listing those who died. It is beautifully polished and maintained. I spot the names (in the list of fallen) of at least one man who wrote a letter to the minister - Chester Trelease.
