Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Harper 1917 Holy Trinity
Reference
S130.17
Place
SOUTHWICK
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 15th July 1917 by Mr. T. Tynemouth, senior member of the choir; dedicated by Rev. J.R. Shortt.
Memorial Description
Plaque, white marble of elaborate shape on a black pattress which is 30 inches wide x 21 inches high at its highest point. At centre top is a cross. Lettering is in an elongated elaborate font
Materials used
White marble on black marble.
Inscription
Erected
to the memory of
Fred Hilton Harper,
the beloved husband of
Gwennie Harper,
who was killed in action at Ypres
Jan. 31st 1917, aged 23 years.
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“Greater love hath no man than this, that a
man lay down his life for this friends.”
S. John.XV.13
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Mrs. Gwennie Harper
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
J.W. Byram
Notes
1. See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette 16/07/1917 reports unveiling.
Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette 16/07/1917 reports unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall
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