First World War

Memorials

A memorial to those who from Longhope lost their lives during during the First World War is situated in the south transept of All Saints' Church and is pictured on the left. The memorial reads

A special ceremony took place in May 1920 to unveil the memorial and was recorded by an unknown newspaper article from the time.

"... The special service prepared by the Bishop of Stepney was used. At the appointed stage of the service Mrs. Pringle, of the Manor House, removed the Union Jack with which the memorial has been covered since its erection. The memorial is in the north transept and in full view of the nave of the church. The tablet is carved of oak, surmounted by a cross. The subject of the design is the Angel of Victory holding a wreath of laurel leaves with a cross inset. Printed in red and black letters are the names of the 22 boys from the parish who laid down their lives in the cause of liberty and freedom. ... At the close of the service the Dead March in 'Seul' was played, and 'Last Post' was sounded by buglers. ... many of the congregation inspected and greatly admired the memorial, the design and workmanship of which is the work of Mr. R. Kearsey, of the Furnace Mill, Longhope." [1]

A separate plaque lists all those who fought, from Longhope, for their country during the First World War:

References

1. Private documents [03]