Memorial

Plaque Harper 1917 Holy Trinity

Southwick

Memorial Name: Plaque Harper 1917 Holy Trinity (S130.17)

NEWMP Ref No.: S130.17

Parish: Southwick

Original Location:

Holy Trinity Church, 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.

Materials Used:

White marble on black marble.

Who Commissioned:

Mrs. Gwennie Harper

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

J.W. Byram

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.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a
man lay down his life for this friends.”
S. John.XV.13

Memorial Description:

Plaque, white marble of elaborate shape on a black pattress with pedimented top which is 21 inches high at its highest point x 30 inches wide (53cms x 76cms)

At centre top is a cross.

Lettering is in an elongated elaborate font

Names:

See above

Notes:

1. See his Every Name A Story entry

Sources:

Photos: Dorothy Hall

Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette
16/07/1917 reports unveiling.