Worthing and the Skeleton Army

During The Salvation Army's earliest days they met with fierce opposition from the Skeleton Army.
Carrie Grant travels to Worthing to investigate this very turbulent period in The Salvation Army's 150-year history with the help of historian Chris Hare.
This film is available on the DVD, "LINK 63". LINK is the video magazine of The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland. Call 020 7367 4975 to order your copy.
For further information Nigel Bovey has written a book on the subject called 'Blood on the Flag'. It can be purchased online at SP&S www.sps-shop.com/book-blood-on...
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[@alexbertrand8468]

Watching this honestly made me root for the Skeleton Army even more. It honestly sounds pretty rad.

[@Dublinireland5]

In Belfast Ireland the Salvation Army are really doing a good job helping the homeless with their homeless centre housing the homeless and putting them back on the right path good for you Salvation Army

[@ingramjones]

Wow, worked in Worthing and live in the republic of Ireland.. what a discover.. I love worthing, still can't work out why but glad I saw this video..

[@salvationarmyvideo]

+Ingram Jones (Mr BaylorIC) thank you for your comment. Check out our other film about Worthing Salvation Army. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGq0iHZ6nNKhZs0

[@nkydn]

I'm pretty sure I'm in this video because I saw you filming.

[@koont666]

Chris should be on the telly

[@joycewatts2746]

My mother’s Great Uncle saved the Salvation Army’s flag being burned he placed the flag around his body. Uncle George was the first convert,one of the Army people was killed with a brick thrown by the rioters. I used to go round the pubs on a Saturday night selling the War Cry a Army Paper My mothers sister was a Salvation Army Officer and her daughter I’m enjoying this program about the riots which I ha heard so much about when I was a child till 1960 when I got married, I think I am the last of the Relatives of the beginning of the Army in Worthing

[@salvationarmyvideo]

Thank you for sharing this incredible story. You have an amazing family history. God bless.

[@MagnusNielsenBewick]

Hooligans and self-righteous zealots; the spiritual ancestors of Extinction Rebellion

[@ClemoSean]

Wow, a Salvation Army Band, Marching on the street, without a Police Escort. Advice is needed for Corps that are prevented from doing so either by the Local Authority or The Police.

[@shermarandall9437]

Would love to have this here in San Diego, CA.

[@salvationarmyvideo]

+Sean Clemo I think talking to the local authority is a good place to start, or perhaps get in touch with Worthing corps who may be able to give you advice.