Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
District
Sefton
Town
Southport
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
21348

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Current location

At the West end of the church
Holy Trinity Church
Hoghton Street
Southport
Sefton
Merseyside
PR9 9AZ
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 34222 17532
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
An elaborate oak Narthex screen of six semi-glazed bays each side of double doors. The heads of the bays are carved - those either side of the doors having a rose motif, the outer bays a thistle motive, and the others a vine motif. The moulded cornice above also carries a vine motif. There is a double-curved canopy arch above the doors, at the top of which is a pelican, plucking at its breast to feed its young - a symbol of self-sacrifice. A seaweed motif flows down from the apex to two angels on top of each of the pilasters, each bearing a Christogram - IHS and XP. On the North wall to the right of the screen is a cast bronze plaque on an oak backboard, bearing the dedication, which is raised and painted white.
Inscription
To the Glory of God/ and in memory of/ (Name)/ and/ (Name)/ The Narthex screen/ was erected by their parents, Thomas Ascroft/ Walker and Mary Gibson Walker of Birkdale.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Walker, Basil Scarisbrick
Walker, Thomas Cartmel
See details for all 2 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Christian names, surname, unit, manner, place and date of death, age at death, relationship
    Order of information: Christian names, surname, unit, manner, place and date of death, age at death, relationship
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
  • Screen
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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