Sleep Lightly Lad

by | Apr 10, 2023 | News

“Sleep lightly lad.
Thou art for King’s guard at daybreak.
With spotless kit turn-out
And take a place of honour.”

Does anyone know where this poem comes from?

It is used on a number of North East Memorials.

  • Burnmoor
  • Medomsley
  • Newcastle
  • Whitley Bay

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