WW1 Monument, St Mary's, St Mary's Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK
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Ddraig Ddu
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A Great war memorial in the church yard of St Mary's church.
Waymark Code: WMC0X5
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/12/2011
Views: 5
A Great war memorial in the church yard of St Mary's church. It is a simple stone cross with a few steps at the base and a concrete base.
The plaque reads:-
The great war
1914-1918
Erected to the never fading memory of the gallant
sailors, soldiers and airmen, of this town,
who made the supreme sacrifice
The next tier reads:-
Sons of this place let this of you be said
that you who live are worthy of your dead
these gave their lives that you who live may reap
a richer harvest ere you fall asleep
Private or Public Monument?: Other
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: St Mary's church
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Physical Address of Monument:
St Mary's Churchyard
St Mary's Street
Shrewsbury, Shropshire England
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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed
Website for this Monument: Not listed
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