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Memorial details

Memorial type
Tapestry / Needlepoint
District
Swansea
Town
Swansea
County
West Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
84476

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Current location

Christ Church
A4067 Mumbles Road
Swansea
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 3UE
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 64972 92420
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Framed tapestry depicting Jesus surrounded by scenes from DDay. A paratrooper in the top left corner, bombers in the top right corner, naval ships to the right, an infantryman in the bottom right corner and men rushing off a landing craft in the bottom left. The inscription is woven below in black capitals.
Inscription
YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH/ THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW/ OF DEATH/ I WILL FEAR NO EVIL FOR THOU/ ART WOTH ME/ 50TH ANNIVERSARY/ D-DAY LANDINGS
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tapestry / Needlepoint
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Fabric
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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