Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
West Lindsey
Town
Gainsborough
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Mr K S Wood (Unknown)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 21 January 1922
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 21 January 1922
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54278

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Current location

Belfry
All Saints Church
Gainsborough
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 814 901
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Framed and glazed roll of honour. Highly decorative border with illustrations of bells in the corners.
Inscription
THE/ GREAT/ 1914 WAR 1918/ In/ Affectionate memory/ of (NAME)/ Lincolnshire Regiment/ and in gratitude/ for the safe return of/ (NAMES)/ who were ringers in the Blefry of All/ Saints Church, Gainsborough.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ayre, W.
Ballance, P.
Bartram, J. T.
Coxell, C. L.
Ladd, T.
See details for all 5 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 5
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Gainsborough News 27 January 1922

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