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    Memorial

    W A Chambers

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    Current Location

    ON THE LECTURN, ST MARTINS CHURCH, East St, Bole, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9EW, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 79303 87103

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Church Fabric / Fitting: Lectern or desk
    WMR Reference Number
    26896
    Description
    OAK LECTERN WITH A LARGE CARVED EAGLE AT THE TOP. DEDICATORY PLAQUE PLACED AT THE FEET OF THE EAGLE
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR ELDEST SON WILLIAM ARTHUR CHAMBERS, WHO DIED IN FRANCE 8 NOVEMBER 1918 R.I.P. (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    year died,place of death,forename,relationships
    Sponsor Type
    private
    Sponsored By
    Commissioned and paid for by the Chambers Family, who farmed and lived at "The Gables", as a memorial to their son, and brother, William Arthur Chambers.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1919

    UNKNOWN

    Dedicated

    1919

    Canon Glassford

    Previous Location(s)

    • Original church closed, SAUNDRY CHURCH, Saundby, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England

      Year of move

      1973

      Reason for move

      THE CHURCH CLOSED

    Custodian
    Bole Parochial Church Council

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


    Lectern

    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good