Midlands News: 25.10.1958: Petition meeting at Smethwick Church

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Summary

Petition meeting at Smethwick Church. Six hundred people have signed a petition calling for the vicar of St Mark's, Reverend John Grimwade to be sacked.

Year:

1958

Duration:

0:00:30

Film type:

Black & White / Mute

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Local people want Reverend Grimwade sacked because of his refusal to baptise the children of non-regular church goers. The Bishop of Birmingham has refused the sacking request. Brief exterior shot of St Mark's Church. Shots of people arriving for a meeting at the church.


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Notes

Story number - 1489