Churches of Lingen

• St. Michael & All Angels Church - Lingen

  St. Michael & All Angels at Lingen sits on a site of an earlier church which dated from the 13th century. Unfortunately the earlier church became so dilapidated that it had to be completely replaced.

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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  Memorials

  Bridget Davies

  Sacred to the memory of Bridget, wife of Philip Bryan Davies. She died July 26th 1810 aged 36 years. A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies sleeping here. Also in memory of Philip Bryan Davies who died June 4th 1839 aged 75 years. \”And they that were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut\”.

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  William Stephens

  In memory of William Stephens who died April 15th 1811 aged 85. Also of Ann his wife who died April 1st 1812 aged 78.

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Mary Serjeant

  In hopes of a glorious resurrection to eternal life, in the pew near the aisle lieth the body of Mrs. Mary Serjeant late of Kington, who departed this life the 21st April 1799 in the 45th year of her age. Meek was her temper, modest was her life, a tender mother and a virtuous wife. In the aisle opposite ye pew is deposited the mortal part of Lydia Sergeant who died the 23rd January 1801 in the 9th year of her age. This heav\’nly babe, so highly blest, was early called to endless rest.

   

   

   

   

  

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News from the past Lingen

• Lingen News from the Past

  Gun accidents and marriage of the vicar

  1852 – Accidents with Guns at Lingen

  In September 1852, Thomas Brown of Lingen was out with his gun and dog near Limebrook Mills;  he had wounded a bird and was searching the hedgerow looking for it.

  Unfortunately, his method of searching involved the risky business of knocking brambles and brushwood aside with the butt of his gun, and evenually one of the barrels exploded resulting in shot going into his thigh and setting his smalls on fire!

  Someone who was with him at the time sent for Mr. E. Tearn, a surgeon of Presteign, who did everything that he could for Thomas, but sadly infection set in and he died a week later leaving a widow and child.

  In the same week, a young man by the name of Alexander McCoy who was a hawker by trade, was wandering along the road when suddenly he was shot in the head and face.

  Two men had been shooting birds in an adjoining turnip field, and had totally disregarded the safety of anyone passing by on the public road.  When alerted by the cries of Alexander, they found that he had been hit over the eye and near the left temple, as well as next to his ear.  With considerable difficulty they managed to remove many of the bits of shot, and then they poured some rum that they happened to have with them over the wounds.

  Alexander carried on to Presteign, where the surgeon, Mr. Adney, took out the remaining shot and applied poultices to the wounds.  Luckily he survived.

  1899 – Marriage of the Vicar of Lingen

  In August 1899, the Rev. Charles Leonard Edwards M.A. married Maud Renee Lavinia Rosenbush, daughter of Theordore Rosenbush, at Lingen Hall.

  Although Maud was not known to Lingen residents, she had quickly won their hearts with her kindness and winsome manners, and on her wedding day thoughtfully drove in an open carriage through the village.

  She wore a cream Bengaline silk dress with train, and the bodice was trimmed with ruched chiffon and pearls.  Her veil was worn over sprays of orange blossom, and her bouquet was made up of pale yellow roses.

  The bridesmaids, Miss Lilian Edwards and Miss Edith Chapman were dressed in white muslin, with an insertion of lace over green silk.  The bodices were cross tucked muslin, and finished with green chiffon sashes;  their hats were of burnt straw and green chiffon with pin roses, and they carried bouquets of red and pink roses which were the gift of the bridegroom who also gave them pearl crescent brooches.

  Two nephews of the bridegroom, the Masters Shaw, followed in white sailor suits.

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1852 – Accidents with Guns at Lingen

In September 1852, Thomas Brown of Lingen was out with his gun and dog near Limebrook Mills;  he had wounded a bird and was searching the hedgerow looking for it.

Unfortunately, his method of searching involved the risky business of knocking brambles and brushwood aside with the butt of his gun, and evenually one of the barrels exploded resulting in shot going into his thigh and setting his smalls on fire!

Someone who was with him at the time sent for Mr. E. Tearn, a surgeon of Presteign, who did everything that he could for Thomas, but sadly infection set in and he died a week later leaving a widow and child.

In the same week, a young man by the name of Alexander McCoy who was a hawker by trade, was wandering along the road when suddenly he was shot in the head and face.

Two men had been shooting birds in an adjoining turnip field, and had totally disregarded the safety of anyone passing by on the public road.  When alerted by the cries of Alexander, they found that he had been hit over the eye and near the left temple, as well as next to his ear.  With considerable difficulty they managed to remove many of the bits of shot, and then they poured some rum that they happened to have with them over the wounds.

Alexander carried on to Presteign, where the surgeon, Mr. Adney, took out the remaining shot and applied poultices to the wounds.  Luckily he survived.

1899 – Marriage of the Vicar of Lingen

In August 1899, the Rev. Charles Leonard Edwards M.A. married Maud Renee Lavinia Rosenbush, daughter of Theordore Rosenbush, at Lingen Hall.

Although Maud was not known to Lingen residents, she had quickly won their hearts with her kindness and winsome manners, and on her wedding day thoughtfully drove in an open carriage through the village.

She wore a cream Bengaline silk dress with train, and the bodice was trimmed with ruched chiffon and pearls.  Her veil was worn over sprays of orange blossom, and her bouquet was made up of pale yellow roses.

The bridesmaids, Miss Lilian Edwards and Miss Edith Chapman were dressed in white muslin, with an insertion of lace over green silk.  The bodices were cross tucked muslin, and finished with green chiffon sashes;  their hats were of burnt straw and green chiffon with pin roses, and they carried bouquets of red and pink roses which were the gift of the bridegroom who also gave them pearl crescent brooches.

Two nephews of the bridegroom, the Masters Shaw, followed in white sailor suits.

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Memorials

Bridget Davies

Sacred to the memory of Bridget, wife of Philip Bryan Davies. She died July 26th 1810 aged 36 years. A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies sleeping here. Also in memory of Philip Bryan Davies who died June 4th 1839 aged 75 years. \”And they that were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut\”.

William Stephens

In memory of William Stephens who died April 15th 1811 aged 85. Also of Ann his wife who died April 1st 1812 aged 78.

Mary Serjeant

In hopes of a glorious resurrection to eternal life, in the pew near the aisle lieth the body of Mrs. Mary Serjeant late of Kington, who departed this life the 21st April 1799 in the 45th year of her age. Meek was her temper, modest was her life, a tender mother and a virtuous wife. In the aisle opposite ye pew is deposited the mortal part of Lydia Sergeant who died the 23rd January 1801 in the 9th year of her age. This heav\’nly babe, so highly blest, was early called to endless rest.