London Italians 1915-1918
UKNIWM Ref: 38891
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Address
| Type: |
BOARD/PLAQUE/TABLET |
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| Denomination: |
ROMAN CATHOLIC |
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| Other Location Details: |
At the top of the entrance steps |
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| OS Map Ref: |
TQ 313 821 |
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Inscription
CENTRE SECTION: NON INVANO MORISTE / O DOLCI FIGLI / LATIN SANGUE GENTILE / G D ANNUNZIO , [ YOU WLL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN / O SWEET SONS / SWEET LATIN BLOOD] / AI SUOI FIGLI GLORIOSI / SOLDATI NELL'ESERCITO ITALIANO / COL SACRIFICIO SUPREMO / CONSACRANDO / NELLA GUERRA MONDIALE / LA FEDE NELLA PATRIA / LA GRANDEZZA DELLA STIRPE / LA COLONIA ITALIANA DI LONDRA /A ETERNA MEMORIA / AUSPICE / L'ASSOCIAZIONE NAZIONALE / COMBATTENTI / 4 NOVEMBRE 1927 - ANNO VI / [TO THEIR GLORIOUS SONS SOLDIERS IN THE ITALIAN ARMY CONSECRATED FOR THEIR SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE WORLD WAR FAITH IN THE COUNTRY GREATNESS OF THEIR ROOTS THE ITALIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON TO ETERNAL AND AUSPICIOUS MEMORY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMBATANTS 4 NOVEMBER 1927
LEFT HAND SECTION: (NAMES)/ 1915/ (NAMES)
RIGHT HAND SECTION: (NAMES)/ 1918/ (NAMES)
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| TABLET |
MARBLE |
3500mm |
2100mm |
|
GOOD |
Physical Description
Large ornate stone tablet with dedicatory inscription in the centre panel and names on the left and right hand sides. Whole is set into a niche with low wrought iron gate placed in front.
Helmet with cross behind it carved at the top centre of the tablet with foliate design carved immediately below. Cross within a wreath carved in the lower part of the centre section.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
FIRST WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
177 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
177 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
No, an estimate |
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| How are the names ordered? |
surname |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
surname, forename |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
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| Maintenance History: |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
SIGNOR ANTONIO CHIARRAMONTE BORDONARO |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
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Craftsmen
Not known
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
21 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Publications: |
1 |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| The Italian Factor: The Italian Community in Great Britain |
COLPI, Terri |
1991 |
67 and 90 |
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| The Times |
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05 November 1927 |
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| The Times |
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09 June 1932 |
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