Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Western Islands
Town
Stornoway (Isle Of Lewis)
County
Western Isles
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), First World War - civilians
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 13 April 1932
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
58012

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Current location

Museum Nan Eilean
Francis Street
Stornoway (Isle Of Lewis)
Western Islands
Western Isles
HS1 2NF
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NB 42636 32874
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Large nowy headed plaque with the dedicatory inscription at the top and the names set out in three columns below. A wreath is in relief between the dates of the war.
Inscription
1914 1918/ IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE OLD BOYS OF/ THE NICOLSON INSTITUTE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR./ (Names)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 145
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 145
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Order of information: surname
  • First World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank, service, forename
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 1000mm, width 2000mm
    Materials: Bronze
Condition
Costs

Comments: Paid for by former pupils

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
The museum
Reference

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