Memorial
Loughborough Baptist Church
Current Location
Originally in Woodgate churchyard. When this closed it was moved to Baxtergate., Loughborough Baptist Church, Baxter Gate, Loughborough, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE11 1TG, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 53717 19744
Denomination
Baptist
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Pillar / Column
- WMR Reference Number
- 73666
- Description
- Large metal cast wall plaque affixed to a brick wall/pillar?. Art Deco design with 2 female figures flanking the inscription, which is central.
- Inscription
- ERECTED IN HONOUR / OF / THE MEN FROM THIS CHURCH / who served in the cause of / FREEDOM & RIGHT / IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / and in Grateful Memory / OF THOSE / NAMED BELOW / WHO FELL IN THE CONFLICT / (23 NAMES) / JESUS SAID :- I AM THE RESURRECTION / AND THE LIFE. JOHN XI 25 THIS TABLET HAS BEEN PLACED/ BY THE CHURCH AND CONGREGATION/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IMPERISHABLE MEMORY/ OF THE BRAVE MEN WHO FELL/ IN THE/ EURPOPEAN WAR 1914-1918/ NAMES
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 13
- Died
- 13
- Information shown
- Initials, surname
- Order of names
- Surname
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 3
- Died
- 3
- Maker(s)
Messrs D. Morren and Co., Aberdeen, Makers
General Electric Co., Birmingham - Wrought iron lamp standard, Makers
Ceremonies
Unveiled
4th October 1919
Miss Stevenson
Dedicated
4th October 1919
Rev. R. F. Handford
Components
- Pillar
Made from: Granite - Pink
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1467397
Listed Jan 2020
- Plaque
Made from: Bronze
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1467397
Listed Jan 2020
- Loughborough Echo - Friday 10 October 1919 BAXTER-GATE BAPTISTS WAR MEMORIAL Detailed description of the memorial with full list of the WW1 names and dedication.