Memorial

St James Church

Mark Newton 7 August 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 7 August 2016

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Current Location

St James Church, North Street, Emsworth, Havant, Hampshire, PO10 7DN, England

SU 74827 06040

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
WMR Reference Number: 21356
Description: Oak reredos with dedication flanking the decorative triptych in the centre. The triptych depicts (Left) Jesus calling James and John to follow him; (Centre) the mother of James and John requests that they sit on either side of Jesus in his kingdom; (Right) the martyrdom of St James. Oak panels bearing the names of those who died in various conflicts are on both sides of the triptych , the panels with the names of WW1 nearest the triptych . The names are painted in gold and black with the dedications in red.
Inscription: Panel 4, 5: (WW1 Names) Panel 1,3, 6 AND 8: (WW2 , Falklands and Northern Ireland conflict Names) Panel 4 & 5, Top: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ & IN REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE FOLLOWING MEN WHO/ DIED FOR THEIR KING & COUNTRY/ DURING THE WORLD WAR/ 1914 - 18 Panel 2 & 7: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ & IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE FOLLOWING MEN WHO/ DIED FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ DURING THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945