James LANCHESTER (1909- )

James LANCHESTER, son of James LANCHESTER (1868-c. 1944) and Frances Maria BRIGGS (1875-c. 1954), was born on 20 Sep 1909 in Kenninghall, Norfolk.¹ He was baptised on 28 Jan 1910 in Kenninghall. - b. 20.09.1909.¹ James appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 1, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2) and Albert Edward (4 mos).² In 1931 the Electoral Register showed him living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by residency. On 12 Oct 1934 there was a newspaper report: Diss Express, 12 October 1934, Page 6

WEDDING

A pretty wedding was solemnised at the High Street Methodist Church on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. James Lanchester, 8th son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lanchester, of Fersfield Hall and Miss Marjorie Ruth Sutton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Sutton, of Pulham.

The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. B. Sutton, of Kenninghall, was attired in a white satin dress, with shoes to match, a veil and coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and white heather. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss H. Lanchester sister of the bridegroom and Miss E. Sutton sister of the bride who wore lemon satin dresses with mob caps with tulle and silver leaves, and black patent shoes. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. H. Beardsley and the hymns "O Father , all creating" and "O Perfect love" were sung, Mrs. W. Moss being at the organ.

The reception was afterwards held at Fersfield Hall, when 34 guests were present. The happy pair were the recipients of many useful and beautiful presents.

Mr. and Mrs. Lanchester will make their home at Worstead, Norfolk. James married Marjorie Ruth SUTTON.