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EVAN ARTHUR – THREE TIMES MISSIONARY TO WALES

Evan Arthurs served three times as a missionary in Wales

“It will be a mighty cold day when I join the Mormon church'

When Benjamin Birchall was baptised in 1893 they had to break the ice with an axe to perform the baptism

Arthur Willmott of the Dunkirk Rear Guard

In May 1940 third-generation British Latter-day Saint Arthur Willmott goes missing near Dunkirk, France.

Joseph Smith Wilson: The Biggest Wee Man

From Dundee, Scotland to Liverpool where he would board a ship to travel to America

Without purse or scrip: Orson F. Whitney’s experiences in Essex

Orson F. Whitney was born in Salt Lake City in 1855 and was third generation Latter-Day Saint

William H Solomon: “A sheep without a shepherd”

While searching for the true gospel William Solomon described himself as a sheep without a shepherd

The Patriarchal Mission of James H Wallis

In 1931 James & Elizabeth Wallis arrived in Britain to strengthen the Church and fulfil a unique mission

George Bywater’s Book

Swansea reference library, I found, had a first edition of Llyfr Mormon – the Book of Mormon in Welsh, dated 1852

The Patriarchal Mission of James H Wallis

In 1931, James and Elizabeth Wallis arrived in the British Mission to strengthen the Church and fulfil a unique mission.

The Living and the Dead Shall Hear the Gospel

I present this story as told by my ancestor George Budd for faith-promoting purposes, and hope that all who read it will be impressed

‘To Gather with Gods People’: Robert Hazen

At age fourteen, Robert, a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, secured an apprenticeship as a moulder.

Rescued: The story of May Blakemore Harman

My great grandmother, Mary Ann Owen, was the first of my family to join the Church, in 1903 in Birmingham

John Parry

Stonemason, Welshman, first conductor of the Tabernacle Choir

Saints of the British Mission: The life of Catherine Horner

Throughout her life, Catherine Horner presented herself and acted as a committed disciple of Jesus Christ

Living and Loving the British Mission: Edalinda Victoria Longbone

The baptism of Edalinda Longbone would prove to have a lasting impact on her own and many others’ lives.

Edalinda Victoria Longbone

Irish sports legend: Fred Horlacher

The death of Alfred (Fred) Horlacher on 17 March 1943 shocked many. The young Latter-day Saint was a successful sportsman with a bright future ahead of him.

fred horlacher

F. William Oates – Valiant Church Leader during the twentieth century

WWII veteran, footballer, playwriter/producer, businessman and first Stake President in Sunderland

Albert Short: Veteran, Crane Driver and Latter-day Saint

Being no stranger to hardships and horrors, Albert Short was one of many individuals to have experienced the best and the worst that this world had to offer.

The Sinking of SS Arabic: Elder Nebeker’s Experience

Acel Nebeker was on his way home from his mission when he found himself boarding a lifeboat with just minutes before the ship he was on sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean

John Anderson – A Scottish pioneer

John was a shoemaker from Leith who was among the first listening to Orson Pratt in 1840

William A. Morton: From Ireland to President Hinckley

William became a prolific author of missionary tracts and Associate Editor of the Millennial Star

Lizzie Thomas Edward: From Wales to the White House

Lizzie Thomas Edward from Wales had the opportunity to perform at the White House

Ebenezer Beesley and Wooburn Green

The name Ebenezer Beesley may be familiar from the LDS hymnbook, as the composer of a number of our current hymn tunes.

George Fudge, a pioneer in microfilm

George from the North East of England was a fundamental instrument in the Church's worldwide microfilm efforts

Moroni and Charles England: Brothers in the Gospel

The story of Charles and Moroni England who were living together in Heigham, Norfolk

Hugh B. Brown, Will You Be Our Pastor?

A missionary experience by Elder Hugh B. Brown serving in Cambridge

The Impact of British Missionary Isaac Russell

Like several of the original British missionaries, Isaac Russell was a native of England.

George A. Smith's Mission with the Twelve in England

Near the end of January 1839, George A. Smith received a message that would change his life forever.

David O. McKay's European Mission

David O. McKay’s European Mission became a seedbed for his administration

Elders Holland and Cook Reflect on Missionary Service Together in England

In early 1961, two young LDS missionaries, one from St. George and one from Logan, first shook hands and became acquainted while touring Church history sites in England.