Memorial

Scorton Grammar School - WW1

Plaque

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Current Location

Scorton War Memorial Institute, B1263, Scorton, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, DL10 6DN , England

NZ 25262 00029

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 68370
Description: Rectangular brass plaque with Nowy head, mounted on wooden backboard. The plaque features a wide border with floral (red rose and leaves) engravings. The school crest is at top centre, above the heading, the names (in two columns) and then the commemoration, with all lettering engraved in black. There is a small brass plaque on the lower edge of the backboard.
Inscription: PRO PATRIA/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ AND YOU OUR BROTHER WHO FOR ALL OUR PRAYING/ TO THIS DEAR SCHOOL OF OURS WILL COME BACK NO MORE./ WHO LIE OUR COUNTRY'S DEBT OF HONOUR PAYING./ AND NOT IN VAIN - UPON THE BELGIAN SHORE;/ TILL THAT GREAT DAY WHEN AT THE THRONE IN HEAVEN/ THE BOOKS ARE OPENED, AND THE JUDGEMENT SET./ YOUR LIVES FOR HONOUR AND FOR ENGLAND GIVEN,/ THE SCHOOL WILL NOT FORGET. ROLL OF HONOUR/ SCORTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL/ THIS MEMORIAL PLAQUE WAS RELOCATED/ BY THE TRUSTEES OF SCORTON WAR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE/ AFTER THE CLOSURE OF THE SCHOOL IN 1991.

Plaques

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good