Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Bath
Town
Bath
County
Avon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
F G Walker (Calligrapher)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
66058

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Current location

Museum of Bath at Work
Camden Works
Julian Road
Bath
Bath
Avon
BA1 2RL
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 74881 65515
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A framed and glazed roll of honour with a gilt border. The names are in two columns in black lettering, and surrounded by illustrated classical columns and a broken pediment.
Inscription
FOR/ KING/ &/ COUNTRY/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 18/ MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF MESSRS POWELL & POWELL LTD BATH/ WHO SERVED DURING THE WAR./ (Names)/ LET THOSE WHO COME/ AFTER SEE TO IT/ THAT THEIR NAMES/ ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 40
    Served and returned: 38
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Paper
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
History
2010s: It was found in a junk shop and bought, and then donated to the Museum of Bath.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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