Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast figure
District
Reading
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
White & Sons (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 29 November 1919
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Unveiled
    Date: 29 December 1919
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
66307

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Current location

Holy Trinity Church
Oxford Road
Reading
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7NQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 70809 73412
Denomination: Anglo-Catholic

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Description
A crucifix and figure of Christ under a triangular canopy. The board which carried the inscription no longer exists, although there is a small board behind the crucifix bearing the dates of the two world wars.
Inscription
GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD/ IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE/ CONGREGATION OF THIS CHURCH WHO GAVE THEIRLIVES IN THE/ CAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-18. THEIR NAMES WILL BE FOUND INSIDE THE CHURCH./ OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THEIR SOULS. JESU MERCY./
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Crucifix
    Measurements: depth 457mm, height 3962mm, width 2133mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Local churchwardens

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