Detail View: SHIMMER: Royston War Memorial
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Title:
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Royston War Memorial
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Creation Date:
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1918
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Image Date:
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2008
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Period:
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20th century
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Location:
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Royston, South Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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sandstone - Bolton Wood
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Display Creator:
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MITCHELL BOTTOMLEY, J.
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Image ID:
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b051b
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Description:
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Exterior detail: the plinth. Location: An octagonal plinth, on three steps, from which rises a tall octagonal shaft with a castellated capital; the whole surmounted by a crucifix under an arched roof. The plinth is a complex construction with roofed gables, carved floral scrolls, and faces on which the bronze plaques, listing the names of the dead (WW1: 96; WW2: 25), are located. Inscription: On a plaque facing the church: IN LOVING / AND / GRATEFUL MEMPRY OF THE MEN FROM THE / VILLAGE OF ROYSTON WHO / LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 Commission: Unveiled by Right Hon. Viscount Galway in August 1918. Dedicated by Rev H.R.N. Ellison, Rector of Aston-on-Trent (who had served in Egypt, Gallipoli, and France as a Chaplain to the Forces). Mitchell Bottomley donated his services, other costs were covered by public subscription. [2] The builder was J.T.Wright of Leeds. Comment: One of the first war memorials erected in the UK, before the Armistice was signed in November of 1918. Behind the monument is a wooden archway with a low gate in it. This gate is dedicated to Albert Shepherd, V.C., who died in 1966. The money for it was raised by public subscription. References: [1] IWM # 28112 [2] Barnsley Chronicle, Aug 10th 1918.
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Rights:
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© Sheffield Hallam University
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Permissions:
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For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
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Photographed by:
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Dave Ball
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Creator:
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MITCHELL BOTTOMLEY, J.
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Creator Role:
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Architect.
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Subject Heading:
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Public art -- England (South Yorkshire)
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Subject Heading:
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Sculpture -- England (South Yorkshire)
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Subject Heading:
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Stone carving
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Subject Heading:
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Christian art and symbolism
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Subject Heading:
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Crosses
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Subject Heading:
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War memorials -- England (South Yorkshire)
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