Griffiths and Holder Reception 1922

Soudley

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This scene should be either Vauxhall Hotel (Beatrice worked there prior to marriage), Barton Street, Gloucester, or The Labour Club (Harry Holder was Steward prior to marriage), Gloucester. If this is Vauxhall Hotel the garden is now the car park.

Beatrice and Harry were licensee's of Noah's Ark in Ross On Wye in 30's/40's at least.

Standing L-R Frank Thompson (Marr.Connie Grail 1924), male unknown,female unknown, male unknown, female unknown, Edith Annie Griffiths/Bishop 1883-1933 (wife of Allen Griffiths), male unknown, female unknown, female unknown, male unknown but could just be Wilfred E. Griffiths 1890-1958, brother to Allen and Beatrice and Lilian Wilkins, Allen Griffiths 1885-1928, Alfred S. Wilkins 1893-1957 husband of Lilian and Geo. Henry Grail 1868-1944.

Sitting L-R Kate Grail/Griffiths 1870-1954 with Jean Wilkins 1921-1962 on lap (Dau. of Alfred and Lilian Wilkins), male unknown, Lilian May Wilkins/Griffiths 1891-1995, Groom Harry Holder 1882-1947, Bride Beatrice Holder/Griffiths 1887-1980, female unknown but see note at end, Emily Virgo (Nee Richings)(See further note at end) and Connie Grail born 1902 (Marr Frank Thompson 1924).

Children sitting on ground L-R Lester J. Griffiths born 1918 thought to be living, Jack Griffiths born 1917 died young and Irene A. Griffiths born 1915. These children of Allen and Edith A. Griffiths.

Note 1. This lady should be Hannah Griffiths/Richings of Soudley born 1863, widow of William Griffiths 1862-1904, mother of Beatrice, Lilian, Allen and Wilfred E. Griffiths. She and the next lady, Emily Virgo/Richings would be sisters. The dress and body language suggests relationship. However, Hannah does not appear in William Griffiths' Censuses 1891 and 1901. She's buried in St John's Cinderford. There was a Hannah Griffiths died 1897 and 1941. This is an unresolved issue.

Note 2. Emily Virgo. I have her dates and she was a long living person, but I can't find them just now. She is buried down in Blakeney. She and her husband lived in the next house down the hill at Bradley Hill, Soudley from our house, Rock House.

(Photo supplied by Roger Griffiths)