Hello Listers, Have read all the replies with interest and have noted that all discussion has been re the C. of E. and it's rules. There were other denominations VBG. Kindest Regards ...... Corinne in Melbourne, Australia. > Thanks to Claire and Eleanor for their contributions. > To summatise the British legal situation after the death of his wife: > * Before 1835 a man could marry his sister in law . > * From 1907 a man could marry his dead wife's sister. > * From 1921 a man could marry his dead brother's widow thus > restoring the pre 1835 situation. > The law in other countries was different and so between 1835 and > 1921 couples could marry abroad to get round this legislation (if > they could afford it) > > Kind regards > > > Roger >