Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
City Of London
Town
City of London
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Rededicated
    Date: 14 November 2018
    Attended by: Rt Rev and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally Bishop of London
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70805

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Current location

St Mary Abchurch Church
Abchurch Lane
City of London
City Of London
Greater London
EC4N 7BA
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 32749 80924
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular plaque set in a wooden frame with the names and inscription in raised lettering.
Inscription
JT&S AD 1666 / IN MEMORIAM/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 38
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 38
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
History
Memorial was found in the crypt of the church after 50 years and has been re-installed in the church.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Joseph Travers and Sons Ltd were wholesale grocers with a head office at Cannon Street (near the present Church location), forerunner of a modern-day multi-national company with branches in several countries. The fortunes of the Company were severely affected by the destruction of their warehouse in St Katharine Docks and their spice mills at Wapping during the Blitz. post-war mergers and takeovers saw the demise of the original family company.

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