Memorial details

Memorial type
Chapel or Church: Restoration or extension
District
City Of London
Town
Smithfield
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 8th July 1926
    Attended by: HRH Prince of Wales KG
  • Dedicated
    Date: 8th July 1926
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
11641

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Current location

St Bartholomew the Less Church
West Smithfield
Smithfield
City Of London
Greater London
EC1A 9DS
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 31890 81600
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Restored 18th century archway at entrance to the church, which is actually the hospital church of 'Barts' hospital Four name panels
Inscription
THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENCE OF RIGHT FOR KING AND COUNTRY COUNTING NOT THE COST/ 1914-1918 (NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Almond, George Hely-hutchinson
Armstrong, Arthur Keith
Arnould, Loris Arthur
Atal, Piaraylal
Bailey, Donald Frank
Bailey, James Connor Maxwell
Banks, Charles Hunter Donaldson
Bernard, Arthur Basil
Bird, Robert
Bostock, Robert Ashton
See details for all 29 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 112
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 112
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 45
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 45
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Arch
    Measurements: height 12FT, width 5FT
    Materials: Stone
  • Tablets
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
MANAGEMENT OF ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL

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