1914-1918
St. Luke’s, Ramsgate
1914 was a sad year for St. Luke’s. It’s first vicar, who is still the longest serving vicar, Rev. Whiting (vicar from 1875-1905) died. Yet added to that grief was the start of World War I, which had a deep impact on the parish.
St. Luke’s was said to be the most bombed parish in the most bombed town in England during World War I. In March 1916, five children were killed on their way to Sunday School, ten others injured and two adults killed. The funeral for the children was held in the church.
But, through this time the church continued active and people kept praying. The picture below from 1918 shows a group photo holding up the letters, ‘Victory Through Prayer’. The vicar towards the right, was the vicar from 1913-1927, Rev. Collins. As you can see at this time children played a key role in the churches life.
Read on: 9. The Coming of World War II, 1936-1941
Period Pages
1. The Building Phase
Up to 1876
2. Vicar’s Letter – Rev. Whiting
1890
3. Schools are set up
1876-1905
4. Vicar’s Letter – Rev. Hazledine
1906-1912
5. At the start of the Twentieth Century
1900
6. The Early Twentieth Century
1906-1926
7. Vicar’s Letter – Rev. Collins
1916
8. The First World War
1914-1918
9. The Coming of World War II
1936-1941
10. Vicar’s Letter – Rev. Williamson
1939
11. Rebuilding after the War
1944-1956
12. A Time of Change
1956-1985
13. The Church must come down
1988
14. Into the Twenty-First Century
1990-2016
St. Luke's Church Ramsgate 