Memorial
Holy Saviour Parish and Congregation
Current Location
North wall, Holy Saviour Church, St Saviour's Road, Croydon, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2XF, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 31960 67180
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 792
- Description
- Board framed in oak. On both side of the border foliage relief. Names in six columns and two bays. The bays are separated by a vertical oak strip with carved figure of Christ on the cross at the top. Thick carved figure of Blessed Virgin on one side and a carved figure of St John on the other. Lettering is upper case engraved in black on gilt background.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 228
- Died
- 228
- Information shown
- Surname, initials
- Order of names
- Alphabetically by surname
- Maker(s)
W SAMUEL WEATHERLEY, Architect
- Costs
- £104
- Sponsor Type
- public
Ceremonies
Unveiled
13 Feb 1921
Bishop of Croydon
Components
- Board
Height: 1450MM
Width: 1450MM
Depth: 63.7mm
Made from: Wood
Condition: Poor
- The Parish newspaper from February 1921.
- At the going down of the sun... An account of Croydon’s war memorials. Author Ronald COX. Published 1992. Reference C8