Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Candle holder or candlestick
District
Leicester
Town
Leicester
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
37665

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Current location

Leicester Cathedral
Peacock Lane
Leicester
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 5DE
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 58486 04446
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two very large candlesticks covered in gold leaf. Carved design on shaft of candlesticks.
Inscription
(Inscription around base): IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF BETTY STEVENSON Y.M.C.A. CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME WHO DIED FOR ENGLAND AT ETAPLES MAY 30 1918
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Stevenson, Betty
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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: surname,year died,forename,decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Candle holder
    Measurements: height c 2400 mm, width c 450 mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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