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Annual Midshipman Dale Memorial Service Held
News | March 5, 2026
The Friends of St Peter’s Church hosted the annual Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, USN, Commemorative Service on Saturday, marking the anniversary of his death on February 22, 1815. A spokesperson said, “Attending dignitaries were His Excellency Andrew Murdoch Governor of Bermuda, Her Worship the Mayor of St George Quinell Francis, US Consul Antoinette Hurtado, Captain John Rod... Read more
Students explore island’s history of slavery in educational journey
News | January 23, 2025
More than 200 primary school students visited the Town of St George this week to learn about the history of enslaved people in Bermuda.The initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Education, The Friends of St Peter’s Church, the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Foundation and the Bermuda National Trust, was launched in 2020 as a series of “learning journeys” for public s... Read more
The Serjeant’s Cup: David Baldwin’s Bermuda connections
News | May 9, 2024
David Baldwin’s father, Sir Peter Baldwin, was a codebreaker, interpreting Japanese “purple” messages picked up in Bermuda during the Second World War. His great uncle on his mother’s side, Sir Edward Wilshaw, was the chairman of Cable & Wireless Ltd, the company that redirected those same messages by underwater cables to Porthcurno, in Cornwall, England. Mr Baldwin, Serjean... Read more
Midshipman Dale Commemorative Service
News | March 1, 2024
The lasting impact of the life of US Navy Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale - one of the last casualties of the War of 1812 - was remembered on February 24th at St Peter's Church, Their Majesties Chappell, in an annual service held by The Friends of St Peter's Church. Her Excellency the Governor of Bermuda Rena Lalgie laid a wreath on behalf of the family of Captain Scarritt Adams, U... Read more
Bermuda National Trust Heritage Award
News | June 15, 2023
The Friends of St Peter's Church and craftsman Robert Powell received certificates at the Bermuda National Trust Heritage Awards 2023. The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards were presented on 15 June. The awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations, groups and schools that have worked to protect and promote Bermuda’s natural and cult... Read more
Jemmy Darrell’s achievements praised at church service
News | April 24, 2023
The life and achievements of one of Bermuda’s most celebrated figures were recognised at a service of remembrance in the Town of St George on Saturday. Pilot Warden Mario Thompson lays a wreath. Descendants of James Darrell gathered at St Peter’s churchyard to honour a sailor and pilot whose navigational skills and seamanship won the the plaudits of the Royal Navy — and his own freedo... Read more