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    Memorial

    Hemsby WW1 & WW2

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    St Mary the Virgin Church, 2, The Street, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TG 49456 17422

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    56466
    Description
    A celtic cross stands on a plinth in the centre of a paved area, surrounded by a wall displaying the inscription and plaques.
    Inscription
    On the wall: THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY. Left Plaque: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945 Right Plaque: (NAMES) Plinth of memorial: (INSCRIPTION UNKNOWN)/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    20
    Died
    20
    Additional Information
    Details of name list not known/partially known
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    8
    Died
    8
    Additional Information
    Details of name list not known/partially known

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Wall

    Made from: Brick, Stone


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


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