Memorial
Parliamentary Press Gallery WW1
Current Location
Library of Press Gallery., Palace of Westminster, Westminster, City Of Westminster, Greater London, SW1A 0AA, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 30264 79524
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 9654
- Description
- Wall mounted rectangular bronze plaque with molded frame and decorated with two strips of laurel leaves each side of the dedication. Associated photograph framed below of the unveiling ceremony.
- Inscription
- IN HONOUR OF THE MEMBERS OF THE/ PARLIAMENTARY PRESS GALLERY WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (Names)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 6
- Died
- 6
- Information shown
- surname,rank,regiment
- Maker(s)
BIRMINGHAM GUILD, Manufacturer
- Costs
- £34 10s 0d
- Sponsor Type
- other
- Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
- Paid for by subscription of members of the Press Gallery.
- Maintenance History
- Installed late 1923 or early 1924.
Ceremonies
Unveiled
14 March 1924
Speaker of the House of Commons
Dedicated
14 March 1924
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
- Custodian
- PARLIAMENTARY WORKS DIRECTORATE
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Bronze
Condition: Unknown
- The Times 15 March 1924 p.13 Report of unveiling and speech of the Speaker. Dedication by Canon Carnegie, Chaplain to the House of Commons.
- Parliament http://www.parliament.uk/g/print/?page=27431