Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Tunbridge Wells
Town
Tunbridge Wells
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Korean War (1950-1953)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
68148

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Current location

In the main hall.
Skinners' School
St John's Road
Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9PG
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 58228 40531
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A board with a triangular pediment and finial with a painted foliate decoration and sword. The names are on five lanceolate panels below with further foliate decoration at the lower edge. The Second World War names are listed in three columns on the wall panels each side of the First World War board. The Second World War dedication is mounted beneath the First World War board.
Inscription
First World War: MASTERS AND BOYS OF THIS SCHOOL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ (Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE Second World War: (Names) Second World War: IN MEMORY OF THE/ MASTER AND BOYS/ WHO DIED IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 89
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 89
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname, decorations.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 61
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 61
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname, decorations.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Korean War (1950-1953)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, manner of death, date of death.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: height c3000, width 5270
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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