Memorial

Joseph Travers and Sons

Plaque

Source: Copyright Paul Simmons

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Current Location

St Mary Abchurch Church, Abchurch Lane, City of London, City Of London, Greater London, EC4N 7BA, England

TQ 32749 80924

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 70805
Description: Rectangular plaque set in a wooden frame with the names and inscription in raised lettering.
Inscription: JT&S AD 1666 / IN MEMORIAM/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Names)

Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: Joseph Travers and Sons Ltd were wholesale grocers with a head office at Cannon Street (near the present Church location), forerunner of a modern-day multi-national company with branches in several countries. The fortunes of the Company were severely affected by the destruction of their warehouse in St Katharine Docks and their spice mills at Wapping during the Blitz. post-war mergers and takeovers saw the demise of the original family company.
Maintenance History: Memorial was found in the crypt of the church after 50 years and has been re-installed in the church.

Rededicated

14 November 2018

Rt Rev and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally Bishop of London

Plaque

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good