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    Memorial

    Captain C J H Adamson

    Source: Copyright Simon Glancey

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    Current Location

    St Mary Magdalene Church, Whalton, Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3UP, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 13070 81303

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-34217

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    Type of Memorial
    Church Fabric / Fitting: Candle holder or candlestick
    WMR Reference Number
    34217
    Description
    A pair of oak candlesticks which sit on octagonal feet. The wording is written in the hexagonal portion using Gothic upper and lower case lettering
    Inscription
    THESE CANDLESTICKS/ WERE GIVEN/ BY HIS WIFE/ IN MEMORY OF/ CAPT. C.J.H. ADAMSON/ 11 N.F. KILLED IN/ ACTION IN FRANCE/ SEPT 20 1917 HE DIED THE/ NOBLEST DEATH/ A MAN MAY DIE/ FIGHTING FOR GOD/ AND RIGHT AND/ LIBERTY AND/ SUCH A DEATH/ IS IMMORTALITY
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames, rank, date of death, regiment, place of death, manner of death, age, relationships
    Maker(s)
    • Hedley Brothers of Newcastle, Makers

    Costs
    £32/10
    Sponsor Type
    private
    Sponsored By
    His widow

    Ceremonies

    Presented

    30 January 1919

    Components

    Candle holder

    Height: C 1500mm


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    • http://newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=9271