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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    C S Laughton and the Peoples Garden of Remembrance

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    Source: Copyright Richard Maddox

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    Current Location

    Footpath south of St Mary's church., The Causeway, Horsham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1HF, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 17007 30200

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    Type of Memorial
    Garden
    WMR Reference Number
    56486
    Description
    A woodland garden of remembrance with dedicatory plaque on stone plinth.
    Inscription
    THE PEOPLE'S GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE/ The kiss of the sun for pardon/ The song of the birds for mirth/ One is nearer God's heart in the garden/ Than anywhere else on earth/ THIS GARDEN/ IS GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF CHARLES SKIDMORE LAUGHTON/ AND THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US/ 1914 - 1918
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Maker(s)
    • Mrs Nellie Laughton, Creator

    Components

    Plaque

    Height: 304mm

    Width: 381mm


    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Garden

    Made from: Plant Material


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • War Memorials Online: https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/265694/