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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
City Of Westminster
Town
Westminster
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
BIRMINGHAM GUILD (Manufacturer)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 14 March 1924
    Attended by: Speaker of the House of Commons
  • Dedicated
    Date: 14 March 1924
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
9654

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Current location

Library of Press Gallery.
Palace of Westminster
Westminster
City Of Westminster
Greater London
SW1A 0AA
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 30264 79524
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Wall mounted rectangular bronze plaque with molded frame and decorated with two strips of laurel leaves each side of the dedication. Associated photograph framed below of the unveiling ceremony.
Inscription
IN HONOUR OF THE MEMBERS OF THE/ PARLIAMENTARY PRESS GALLERY WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
History
Installed late 1923 or early 1924.
Costs

Comments: Paid for by subscription of members of the Press Gallery.
Memorial: £34 10s 0d

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other
Responsibility
PARLIAMENTARY WORKS DIRECTORATE
Reference
  • The Times 15 March 1924 p.13 Report of unveiling and speech of the Speaker. Dedication by Canon Carnegie, Chaplain to the House of Commons.
  • Parliament www.parliament.uk/g/print/?page=27431

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