Grave of Rector Bailey, 1900
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Grave of Henry George Bailey, Rector of Lydiard Tregoze for 15 years from 1885 to his death in 1900.
Previously Bailey had been Vicar of the ancient church of Holyrood in Swindon. From there he oversaw the building and opening of Christ Church which replaced it. The new church was designed by George Gilbert Scott and is the parish church of Swindon. Bailey became its first vicar and remained there until taking up the position at Lydiard Tregoze.
Lettering on his grave records that he was vicar of the Parish of Swindon for 38 years. Members of his family are also commemorated.
- Year:
- 1900
- Type:
- Grave
- Location:
- Christ Church, Swindon
- Copyright:
- Friends of Lydiard Park
- Credit:
- Friends of Lydiard Park
- Last updated on:
- Saturday 11th September 2021
