Memorial

Journalists - South African War

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Current Location

St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, City of London, City Of London, Greater London, EC4M 8AD, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 32035 81148

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 11704
Description: In the Crypt, Chapel of St. Faith south aisle, a bronze gilt wall panel with memorial inscription and list of names in raised lettering. Image of a barefoot woman seated and holding a wreath on right. Beaded border to panel, which is set in a red variegated marble frame. List of names includes name of news agency or newspaper which employed those died.
Inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF THE JOURNALISTS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES SERVING / AS SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR 1899-1902 / (Names)/ERECTED BY THE INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISTS

Commemoration

War: Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: surname,forename,occupation,additional
Order of names: surname
Additional Information: 13 names according to newspaper report

War: Aden Emergency (1963-1967)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: surname,year died,place of death,forename,occupation

History

Maker(s): SIR WILLIAM GOSCOMBE JOHN RA, Designer
Costs: c £150
Sponsor Type: corporate

Ceremonies

Unveiled

14 January 1905

FIELD MARSHAL THE RIGHT HONOURABLE EARL ROBERTS VC KG KP GCB OM GCSI GCIE

Dedicated

14 January 1905

UNKNOWN

Conservation

Custodian: Dean and Chapter of St Pauls.

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Journalists - South African War

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Memorial Details

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History

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