Memorial
HMS Columbine
Plaque
Source: Copyright Bromley Historic Collections
1/1
Current Location
In storage: Bromley Historic Collections, Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, Bromley, Greater London, BR1 1EX, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 40200 69100
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 44062
- Description
- Wooden shield with HMS Columbine's crest depicted on it. Dedicatory plaque placed at the base of the shield.
- Inscription
- PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE/ ORPINGTON URBAN DISTRICT/ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S.COLUMBINE/ DURING WARSHIP WEEK FEBRUARY 1942
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Components
- Board
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Metal
Condition: Good
- BROMLEY WAR MEMORIALS VOLUME FIVE by RASON, PAUL 54-62 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY NOV 1999 BROMLEY
- Bromley Historic Collections accession number: - LDBMP : 65.26.3.1 (should be in museum store but no location and note to say damaged during store fire in 1992)