Tag: St Matthew’s

Arthur Francis Cooke was the youngest son of Susan Ann and Robert Cooke of 25 Sidney Road in Borstal. Robert Cooke was originally from Portsmouth … Read more

William Richard Vince Davis was born in Borden, Kent in 1892, and was baptised on 19th July 1892 in Upchurch, Kent. William first appears on … Read more

Frederick Parris was born in Borstal on 2 May 1888, to his parents, Mark and Isabella. He baptised at St Matthew’s on 1 July of … Read more

Alfred Parris (known as Jim) was born in Borstal on 13 December 1890, to his parents Mark and Isabella.  He was baptised at St Matthew’s … Read more

This project uses the Books of Remembrance, Cenotaphs and memorial boards of Rochester and Borstal as a gateway for current residents to explore the experience … Read more