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    Memorial

    Crosthwaite WW2

    Board

    Source: Copyright Ray Griffiths

    1/3

    Current Location

    St Kentigern's Crosthwaite, Church Lane, Keswick, Allerdale, Cumbria, CA12 5QG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NY 25746 24300

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    3988
    Description
    Rectangular board with a moulded frame with blacked incised inscription.
    Inscription
    IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF CROSTHWAITE WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 -1945/ (Names)/HE IS NOT THE GOD OF THE DEAD BUT THE GOD OF THE LIVING MARK 12.27
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    20
    Died
    20
    Information shown
    Forenames, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname
    Maker(s)
    • Keswick School of Industrial Arts, Makers

    • Mr Atholl Weeks, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    16 Sep 1951

    Ven SC Bulley, Archdeacon of Westmorland

    Dedicated

    16 Sep 1951

    Ven SC Bulley, Archdeacon of Westmorland

    Components

    Board

    Height: 915mm

    Width: 915mm

    Depth: 30mm


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    • File DB/111/36 and Document DB 111/84 at Carlisle Record Office for the maker
    • West Cumberland Times 19/9/1951 page 1h
    • Keswick Reminder 21/9/1951 page 1d