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October 21, 1839
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A couple in Bodenham married during deep floods from the River Lug overflowing. They used a cart to reach the inundated church, stood on benches inside, while the clergyman officiated from waterproof boats.
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We understand, (says the Hereford Journal) a singular wedding took place in Bodenham, in this County, during the late deep floods—
Arrangements had been made by a worthy couple to get married; the day was fixed and every thing was ready, when, unfortunately, the river Lug overflowed, and the spot where the church stood was deeply inundated on the very morning the happy ceremony was to take place. Determined, however, not to be disappointed, a cart was hired, which conveyed the party to the doors of the church, where they found the water was very deep inside: they, however, procured benches, upon which they stood, whilst the clergyman tied the nuptial knot in water proof boats!
Arrangements had been made by a worthy couple to get married; the day was fixed and every thing was ready, when, unfortunately, the river Lug overflowed, and the spot where the church stood was deeply inundated on the very morning the happy ceremony was to take place. Determined, however, not to be disappointed, a cart was hired, which conveyed the party to the doors of the church, where they found the water was very deep inside: they, however, procured benches, upon which they stood, whilst the clergyman tied the nuptial knot in water proof boats!
What sub-type of article is it?
Marriage Or Courtship
Weather Extreme
Human Interest
What keywords are associated?
Singular Wedding
Bodenham
Deep Floods
River Lug
Flooded Church
Cart Conveyance
Waterproof Boats
Where did it happen?
Bodenham, In This County
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Topic
Singular Wedding During Deep Floods
Location
Bodenham, In This County
Event Details
A couple's wedding plans proceeded despite the River Lug overflowing and flooding the church; they arrived by cart, stood on benches inside the flooded church, and the clergyman performed the ceremony from waterproof boats.