Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
District
Rushmoor
Town
Aldershot
County
Hampshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Charles A. Nicholson (Architect)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
87670

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Current location

St Michael's Church
Church Lane East
Aldershot
Rushmoor
Hampshire
GU11 3SS
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 86949 49902
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
The reredos is in the form of a triptych. It has a large central section with frames extending outwards on either side supported by six carved riddel posts. Each riddel post is topped by a pedestal and a carved figurine. The three figurines on the right represent St. Michael (for the parish), St Peter (for the Diocese) and St David (for Wales) whilst those on the left represent St. George (for England), St. Patrick (for Ireland) and St Andrew (for Scotland). The upper part of the central section is made up of five richly carved and painted panels, one of which The whole reredos is surmounted by a frieze of gilded fretwork having a motif of vines along the central Below each inscription panel is a brass rod with a riddel suspended from it. The riddels are cream and white brocade with fleur-de-lys motifs in metallic thread. On the central section of the reredos there is a small brass memorial plate with a dedication inscription in italic capitals and lower case.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF GEORGE NEWCOME / AGED 39 KILLED IN ACTION IN EAST AFRICA MARCH 11 1916·/ His life for his Country · His soul to God
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, date and details of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Reredos
    Measurements: height 270 mm, width 600 mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak, Brass, Paint - Oil, Fabric
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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