A return to the open air blessings
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A return to the open air blessings
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 4 Aug 2022
Southwick Baptist church had held open air baptisms in this spot by the Lambrok Stream up until about 1910. The new (1815) church has a baptistery of its own, but the pool was rebuilt by Edward Linzey & Son of Trowbridge. On 22 September, 1937, the baptistery was re-opened by H. L. Taylor, President of the Baptist Union, and a well-attended re-consecration service was held.
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Image Location
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51.294982
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-2.230138