In 1892, the vicar chided mourners for placing artificial flowers in glass cases on the graves. This was he said a "foreign habit" which did not teach the "truth of resurrection" in the same way as real flowers did. The habit would be gently and kindly discouraged he said.
Photos by Kathryn Day. Holy Trinity Church (disused as a place of worship. Now a hairdressers).
To read about Charlotte Cocks of the Glade in Marlow who was very involved in this church see here
We have photos of all the gravestones which are still standing and that can be read, these are being uploaded onto the blog gradually. Search for people under the Graves option on the menu. There is also a church related option for more content concerning the various places of worship in Marlow.
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