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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
City Of Edinburgh
Town
Edinburgh
County
Lothian
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 17 September 1921
    Attended by: Viscountess Novar; The School Rector- Mr Tait read the names
  • Dedicated
    Date: 17 September 1921
    Attended by: Revds Dr J M Scott and Dr D Kilpatrick "took part in the service"
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
88789

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Current location

This building was Leith Academy until the Academy moved to Duke Street in 1931 but did not take the memorial with it
Leith Primary School
St Andrew's Place
Edinburgh
City Of Edinburgh
Lothian
EH6 7EG
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: Undefined
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Brass Plaque in a heavy wooden frame, which is surmounted at top centre by a brass sailing ship in full rig. The 2 side pillars of the frame are surmounted by figures.
Inscription
[unreadable from the available image]
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1545&mforum=warmemscot
  • The Scotsman, Monday 19th September 1921, Page 9 LEITH ACADEMY MEMORIAL In memory of those connected with Leith Academy who were killed in the war, a mural tablet of handsome design, bearing the names of the fallen, was unveiled in the school gymnasium on Saturday by Viscountess Novar. Rector Tait, who presided at thre ceremony, read the names inscribed on the tablet. In a dedicatory address, Viscount Novar said it was befitting that one who long represented Leith in Parliament, and was known to the parents of the boys who fought in the war, should officiate at the unveiling of a memorial to those of that school who freely gave their service and their lives to King and country. In unveiling the tablet, they bowed their heads to the memory of those who forgot claims of self, and sacrificed life itself that their country might have freedom. Professor Darroch, Chairman of Edinburgh Education Authority, accepted custody of the memorial. Thers who took part in the service were the Rev. Dr. J. M. Scott and the Rev. Dr. D. Kilpatrick.

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