Memorial

RHS, Wisley - WW1

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Current Location

Memorial located on the left wall within the entrance to the laboratory building, RHS Headquarters, Wisley Lane, Wisley, Guildford, Surrey, GU23 6QB, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 06279 58174

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 21743
Description: Bronze plaque surrounded by frame of Hoptonwood stone. Above the plaque is the crest of Royal Horticultural Society - at the upper corner dexter (Latin for 'right') side is a national symbol of the shield bearing the three English lions. On the sinister (Latin for 'left') side is the emblem of the passion cross.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE WISLEY STUDENTS WHO/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919 / (20 names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 20
Died: 20
Information shown: surname,forename

History

Maker(s): SIR ROBERT LORIMER ARA FRIBA, Architect
Costs: £235 16s 0d

Ceremonies

Unveiled

03 June 1921

President of the Royal Horticultural Society

Dedicated

03 June 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Custodian: The RHS

Components

Plaque

Height: 1320MM

Width: 686MM

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Further Information

Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society 1919, v45, part 1 1922, v.47 p.1 and facing photo.
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