St Lukes Hackney war memorial
E9, Homerton Terrace, St Lukes
The list of names contains two pairs of duplicates: C. Chipperfield and H. Smith; neither is a transcription error on our part. These cou...
214 subjects commemorated
The list of names contains two pairs of duplicates: C. Chipperfield and H. Smith; neither is a transcription error on our part. These cou...
A TfL document describes this as: "a Portland stone monument by Lucas, Lancaster and Lodge." We'd guess the 3Ls include the architect and...
The list of names are presented in two columns but unusually they are not listed alphabetically. Apart from the same surnames being group...
The first quote comes from the ancient Greek writer Hermes Trismegistus; the second from Ecclesiastes 44:7. This monument is a good exam...
The memorial is now in the Borough of Lewisham. Deptford ceased to exist as a separate borough in 1965. Wagstaff created the two figures...
We have transcribed all the names and the main plaque. Scattered across the top surface of the monument are 15 other plaques, each giving...
Bronze statue depicts War being controlled by Peace. Unveiled by the Duke of Connaught. The pillars at each end carry bronze panels, a t...
Prompted by Michael John we investigated this Celtic knot pattern. Any symbolism seems to be a matter of opinion but Gaelic matters says ...
The tablets are numbered with roman numerals: I - XVI. Â Panels 1-10 carry 198 WW1 names in alphabetic sequence. Panel 11 is headed up 'Ad...
Originally surrounded by metal railings which have since been replaced with the hedge.
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