Memorial
King Edward VI Grammar School Stafford
Current Location
On raised bank in front ofthe building., Chetwynd Centre (formerly King Edward VI Grammar School), 135, Newport Rd, Stafford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2EZ, England
OS Grid Reference
SJ 92193 22873
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Obelisk
- WMR Reference Number
- 38467
- Description
- Red sandstone obelisk bearing the school badge, the Stafford Knot surmounted by a Monarchial Crown. Below, a scroll bearing the School Motto "Incepta Persequor" (What I begin I finish). Plinth bears inscription and name tablets.
- Inscription
- 1914-1919 / IN MEMORY OF THE / BOYS OF THIS SHCOOL / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / "WHAT MEAN YE BY THESE STONES" / (Names)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 51
- Died
- 51
- Information shown
- Initials, surname
- Order of names
- Alphabetically by surname
- Additional Information
- Listed are 3 master and 49 boys
- Maker(s)
Ashcroft and Perry, Marston Rd, Stafford, Makers
- Costs
- £250
- Sponsor Type
- private
Ceremonies
Unveiled
8 December 1921
Lt-Col J Dawson DSO
Dedicated
8 December 1921
Bishop of Lichfield
Components
- Obelisk
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Unknown
Historic England
Grade: II
Building is listed, including the Memorial.
- Wellington Journal and Shrewsbury News by N/A Oct-21 Dec-21 Source: Media Library Published: N/A Wellington, Shropshire
- Stafford Newsletter, 10 December 1921 (William Salt Library, Stafford)