Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
South Lakeland
Town
Ambleside
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
37626

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Vicarage Road
Ambleside
South Lakeland
Cumbria
LA22 9DH
England

OS Grid Ref: NY 37382 04349
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Separate Portland stone marker in the form of a low scroll with leaded inscription, installed at the foot of the family grave, and having a hollowed out Latin cross to its rear. The subject is also commemorated at Marlborough College (WMR 24135).
Inscription
In undying remembrance of his only son,/ Charles Humphrey Bayley,/ Captain South Lancashire Regiment,/ whose body lies in France where he died/ for King and Country August 7th 1917./ "Beyond the river of death love lives/ as yesterday - so for ever"
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bayley, Charles Humphrey
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Relationship, forenames, surname, rank, regiment, country of burial, manner and date of death
    Order of information: As above
Components
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: depth 580mm, height 20-200mm, width 850mm
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council
Reference

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