Plaque

Father Jack

Erection date: 1994

Inscription

This stone was placed by the Revd Jack Holden, MBE, Canon of Georgetown Guyana, Father Jack, whose faith, enthusiasm and constancy, kept alive this Parish of St James' with St Peter during challenging times.
St James' Day 1994

According to Wikipedia St James' Day is either 25 July, 30 April or 13 May, depending on which calendar you use.

Site: Father Jack (1 memorial)

N1, Prebend Street, 11, St James Hall

Number 13, the modern building opposite, is "Holden House".

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