Weddings in the Parish
Tom Wood and Lucy Bellingham, 1897
Gerry Thomas and Margaret Wood
Edgar Pressdee and Eunice Jones, 7 June 1904
On the 7 June 1904, at the Parish Church, Edgar Pressdee, son of Mrs. Jane and the late Mr. Pressdee, of Victoria Avenue, married Eunice, daughter of John and Matilda Jones, Baker of Castleton House, Newton Road.
The bridesmaids were Gwladys Jones and Josephine Pressdee. Flower girls were Elsie and Flossie Pressdee, nieces of the Groom and Best Man was Albert Pressdee, brother of the groom.
The photographer was Edmund Phillips, of Claremont Villas (approximately on the site of today's Joe's Ice Cream Parlour).
Photo donated by Sue Gabb, great niece of Eunice.
Eric Kirk and Marjorie Drage, c1950
The wedding took place at All Saints' Church, between Eric Kirk of Malvern and Majorie Drage, daughter of Mrs. Mary and the late Mr. Edward Drage of Hall Bank, Southend, Mumbles.
The bride was given away by her close family friend, Mr. George Bladen.
The Reception took place at the Mermaid Hotel.
Photo donated by Harold Symmons.
Mr. Catterall and Annie Sarah Macnamara, 14 March 1905
The wedding party, with Annie sitting on the front seat, alongside her husband.
In her article, Annie tells us about her life in Mumbles-
Thomas Webborn and Margaret Jenkins, 15 September 1886
The Best man was cousin John Webborn and the photo was donated by granddaughter, Margaret Webborn
His granddaughter Margaret tells us something
of Thomas's life as a Capehorner -