Facts about St. James
First Wedding
The first recorded wedding at St James was on 30th March 1907 between Francis Ernest Jones (age 21) and Florence Emily Sedgwick (age 22). They were married by "Rev H.W. Fox, Vicar", believed to be the incumbent at Immanuel & St Andrew's Church, Streatham.
First Baptism
The first recorded baptism at St James was on Sunday 30th July, 1905.
Highest Number of Weddings in one year
In 1941, 60 weddings were conducted at St James. This included 3 weddings conducted on Christmas Day!
Important Dates
St James Parish Hall opened for services on 14th July, 1905
Sunday Schools commenced in August, 1905
The Church Foundation Stone was laid on 9th October, 1909
The Church was consecrated on 30th March, 1912
The Centenary Service was held in 2005
