Memorial Details
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Memorial
Cross and 2 vases Featherstone 1916 St. Luke
Reference
T70.03
Place
THORNABY ON TEES
Original Location
St.Luke the Evangelist Church
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled June 1923 by Major G.W.N. Hopper, T.D., dedicated by the Bishop of Hull
Memorial Description
Cross and two vases.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
To the glory of God and in loving memory of Eleanor May, daughter of R.J. and D.E. Featherstone, who died December 16th 1908 aged 21 years; also their son, George Herbert, sec-Lieut., 9th Battn, KOYLI, who was killed at the Battle of the Somme, July 1st, 1916 aged ?26 years.
Names
See above.
Notes
1. A Rev. R.J. Featherstone was the vicar of St.Luke’s who attended the unveiling of the memorial.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Stockton and Teesside Herald 17/03/1923 reports granting of Faculty; 30/06/1923 reports unveiling.
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Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall
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Cross and 2 vases Featherstone 1916 St. Luke (T70.03)
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