Commemorative plaque 56371

This blue commemorative plaque records: Fr Thomas Byles parish priest lived here 1905-1912 Perished in the Titanic Disaster 14th April 1912 Having Twice Declined A Place On A Lifeboat, Remaining To Support And Comfort Fellow Passenger In Prayers. Recorded plaque organisation: St. Helens Catholic Church Chipping Ongar.

Fr Thomas Byles was a Catholic priest who lived in London from 1905-1912; he is remembered for his selfless actions and spiritual support to passengers during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, choosing to stay aboard and pray with those awaiting their fate.