Location:
New Cross Road
Lewisham
SE14 6TJ
UKNIWM Ref: 12202
OS Map Ref: TQ380 750
Map: Memorials of Lewisham Map
Type: Tablet
Description: Four metal tablets with names inscribed mounted on red Belgian marble with a green Swedish marble frame surrounding. The main inscription is carved above the tablets and there are symbolic devices of metal crests with crowns and the motto “Glory, Sacrifice, Victory” on either side.
Inscription:
To The Memory Of The Old Scholars Of
This School Who Fell In The War Of 1914 – 1918
A Deo Et Rege
(Names)
Ceremonies: The memorial was unveiled on Thursday 4 June 1921 by Mr. F.G. Skinner, chairman of the Governing Body. The dedicatory service was conducted by the Vicar of Deptford, the Rev T.W. Pitman assisted by Rev W. Broadbent, Pastor of Brockley Road Baptist Church.
Designer: Mr. Henry J.W. Wilkins
Craftsmen Messrs J. Wain & Son, and Messrs W.J. Gleaves & Son
Wars Commemorated: First World War
Press: Herald Observer 1 August 1919, Kentish Mercury 20th May 1921, 27 May 1921 and 10 June 1921
Names: Click here or the names on this memorial
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