Two Lads Drowned (1890) - Eastchurch, Kent - News Article Locations on Waymarking.com

An article in the South Wales Echo tells the story:
"TWO LADS DROWNED. Information was received at Sheernes on Tuesday night of a boating accident at Leysdown, in which the two sons of the Rev R. H. Dickson, of Eastchurch, were drowned. The boat is supposed to have capsized, but particulars are not yet to hand. The coast guardsman at Leysdown tried to rescue the boys without avail, but one of their companions was saved. The deceased were respectively 11 and 12 years old."

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Also reported in the Portsmouth Evening News (p.3) Weds 7th May 1890 as 'Lamentable Boating Accident'
"... them, but without success, as both the lads were drowned, together with the eldest Farbrother. The Coastguard managed to save the other Farbrother, but in very exhausted condition. The two lads Dickson were aged 11 and 12 respectively, while Mr. Farbrother ..."

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A window was erected in All Saints' church, Eastbourne as a memorial.

Type of publication: Newspaper When was the article reported?: 05/07/1890 Publication: South Wales Echo Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: national News Category: Editorial

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