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St James's Church, Emsworth, Hampshire, England

Wall tablet in St James’s Church, Emsworth, Hampshire, dedicated to Alexander Moorhead, Herbert Morse, George Shum Shean, Joseph Smith d. 1858

Location

St James's Church, Emsworth, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'ERECTED / BY THE INHABITANTS OF EMSWORTH AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD / IN MEMORY OF THE REVEREND HERBERT MORSE M.A. / CURATE OF THIS CHURCH, AGED 31 YEARS. / TO EXPRESS THEIR SORROW AT THE LOSS OF A ZEALOUS, EARNEST, AND AFFECTIONATE PASTOR AND FRIEND / WHOSE DEATH IN HUMBLE SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF THE GREAT / DISPOSER OF EVENTS, THEY SINCERELY LAMENT. / THEY DESIRE ALSO TO RECORD THEIR REGARD FOR GEORGE SHUM SHEAN OF WESTBOURNE AGED 34 YEARS / JOSEPH SMITH OF EMSWORTH AGED 27 YEARS AND / ALEXANDER BROWN MOORHEAD AGED 17 YEARS / SON OF A.J. MOORHEAD OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL, CHELSEA Esq. / WHO WERE ALSO HIGHLY RESPECTED AND ESTEEMED. / THEY WERE ALL DROWNED ON SATURDAY, THE 21st OF AUGUST, 1858 / BY THE SUDDEN UPSETTING OF A BOAT IN EMSWORTH HARBOUR', 'BE YE THEREFORE READY ALSO FOR THE SON OF MAN COMETH / AT AN HOUR WHEN YE THINK NOT / ST LUKE CHAP 12 VERSE 40'

Details

Description: Cornice with egg and dart ornament and guilloche frieze with a draped urn above.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North aisle north wall
Materials: Black and white marble
Artists: Baker

People

Moorhead, Alexander Brown
Age: 17
Date of Death: 21/8/1858
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:
Morse, Herbert
Age: 31
Date of Death: 21/8/1858
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:
Shean, George Shum
Age: 34
Date of Death: 21/8/1858
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:
Smith, Joseph
Age: 27
Date of Death: 21/8/1858
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Includes further details of the accident from the Parish Magazine.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "location": "St James's Church, Emsworth, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'ERECTED / BY THE INHABITANTS OF EMSWORTH AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD / IN MEMORY OF THE REVEREND HERBERT MORSE M.A. / CURATE OF THIS CHURCH, AGED 31 YEARS. / TO EXPRESS THEIR SORROW AT THE LOSS OF A ZEALOUS, EARNEST, AND AFFECTIONATE PASTOR AND FRIEND / WHOSE DEATH IN HUMBLE SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF THE GREAT / DISPOSER OF EVENTS, THEY SINCERELY LAMENT. / THEY DESIRE ALSO TO RECORD THEIR REGARD FOR GEORGE SHUM SHEAN OF WESTBOURNE AGED 34 YEARS / JOSEPH SMITH OF EMSWORTH AGED 27 YEARS AND / ALEXANDER BROWN MOORHEAD AGED 17 YEARS / SON OF A.J. MOORHEAD OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL, CHELSEA Esq. / WHO WERE ALSO HIGHLY RESPECTED AND ESTEEMED. / THEY WERE ALL DROWNED ON SATURDAY, THE 21st OF AUGUST, 1858 / BY THE SUDDEN UPSETTING OF A BOAT IN EMSWORTH HARBOUR', 'BE YE THEREFORE READY ALSO FOR THE SON OF MAN COMETH / AT AN HOUR WHEN YE THINK NOT / ST LUKE CHAP 12 VERSE 40'",
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  "extra": {
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Monument in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Vice Admiral Charles Watson RN d. 1757 at Calcutta, India

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES WATSON / VICE ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE COMMANDER IN CHIEF / OF HIS MAJESTIES NAVAL FORCES IN THE EAST INDIES / WHO DYED AT CALCUTTA THE XVI OF AUGUST MDCCLVII / IN THE XLIV YEAR OF HIS AGE / THE EAST INDIA COMPANY / AS A GRATEFUL TESTIMONY OF THE SIGNAL ADVANTAGES / WHICH THEY OBTAINED BY HIS VALOUR AND PRUDENT CONDUCT / CAUSED THIS MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED'
[Under captive] GHEREAH TAKEN FEBRUARY XIII MDCCLVI'
[Under woman] 'CALCUTTA FREED JANUARY 11 MDCCLVII'
[On palm tree] 'CHANDERNAGORE TAKEN MARCH XXIII MDCCLVII'

Details

Description: Watson in a toga, the other two figures in native dress. [James Stuart]
'The scene of this Monument is composed of four palm trees set at equal distances, in the middle space is represented the Admiral holding a palm branch, the symbol of Victory; in one hand, & extending the other towards a figure designed to represent Calcutta; he commands her to be freed; she appears loosed from her manacles, which are seen hanging on the palm tree behind her, & is returning thanks to her Deliverer. Under this figure on a shield is inscribed Calcutta freed January 11 1757. On the right hand of the Admiral is a Captive chain'd, under whom on a Shield is this inscription Ghereah taken February 13, 1756. Over the captive on another Shield inscribed Chandernagore taken March 23 1757. The first of these two important Places was conquered from the Indians, the latter from the French.'
Type: Monument
Position: North transept, west aisle
Materials: Marble
Date Erected: 1757
Artists: James Stuart, Peter Scheemakers

People

Watson, Charles
Age: 44
Date of Death: 16/8/1757
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Erected by the East India Company at cost of £1,000. East India Co, Court book 72 p. 77. East India Office Records, Miscellaneous Letters Received E/1/45, 1763 No. 8. Palm trees framing figures removed in 1957. Models at the Free Society exhibition 1765 exh. 167, 168, 169 (three figures). Captive inspired by slaves on Pietro Tacca's monument to Ferdinand I 1626-7 at Leghorn. Watson Vice-Adm White liberated the survivors of the black hole of Calcutta.
Bibliography: 'London Chronicle of Universal Evening Post' no. 1012 -p. 586 (Sat 1 June-Tues 21 June 1763); 'Gentleman's Magazine' p. 312 (June 1763); Ingrid Roscoe 'James Athenian Stuart and the Scheemakers Family' 'Apollo' vol. cxxvi, pp.178-184 (Sept 1987); Ingrid Roscoe 'Peter Scheemakers', 'The Sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 241 (1999); C. Dodsley 'London and Its environs described' (London, 1761) p. 95.

JSON

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    "artists": "James Stuart, Peter Scheemakers",
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    "bibliography": "'London Chronicle of Universal Evening Post' no. 1012 -p. 586 (Sat 1 June-Tues 21 June 1763); 'Gentleman's Magazine' p. 312 (June 1763); Ingrid Roscoe 'James Athenian Stuart and the Scheemakers Family' 'Apollo' vol. cxxvi, pp.178-184 (Sept 1987); Ingrid Roscoe 'Peter Scheemakers', 'The Sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 241 (1999); C. Dodsley 'London and Its environs described' (London, 1761) p. 95.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Obelisk at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Rear-Admiral Richard Charles Mayne d. 1892

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'Rear Admiral Richard Charles Mayne CB MP for the Pembroke and Haverfordwest Boroughs. Born 7th July 1835. Died 29 May 1892'

Details

Type: Obelisk
Position: 21708/56/PS
Materials: Pink Peterhead granite obelisk with an Irish granite base

People

Mayne, Richard Charles
Age: 57
Date of Death: 29/5/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Grade II listed
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1985

JSON

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  "post_id": "3685",
  "id": "M938",
  "location": "Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Rear Admiral Richard Charles Mayne CB MP for the Pembroke and Haverfordwest Boroughs. Born 7th July 1835. Died 29 May 1892'",
  "content": "<p>Obelisk at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating  Rear-Admiral Richard Charles Mayne d. 1892</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "materials": "Pink Peterhead granite obelisk with an Irish granite base",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Grade II listed",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1985",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial a Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Captain James C. Stewart d. 1841

Location

St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Capt. James C. STEWART, late Harbour Master of Kingston, OB 16 March, 1841 aet 53'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Stewart, James C.
Age: 53
Date of Death: 16/3/1841
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Harbour master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

JSON

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  "post_id": "3686",
  "id": "M2846",
  "location": "St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Capt. James C. STEWART, late Harbour Master of Kingston, OB 16 March, 1841 aet 53'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial a Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Captain James C. Stewart d. 1841</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Stewart, James C.","age":"53","dateofdeath":"16/3/1841","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Harbour master","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Jones RN and Edward Northmore RM d. 1884

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'William JONES A.B. / and / Edward Northmore Pt. R.M. / who were killed on board H.M.S. DARING / by the premature explosion of the charge / when loading their gun on the / 2nd June 1884'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Daring

People

Jones, William
Age:
Date of Death: 2/6/1884
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Northmore, Edward
Age:
Date of Death: 2/6/1884
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "post_id": "3687",
  "id": "M205",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'William JONES A.B. / and / Edward Northmore Pt. R.M. / who were killed on board H.M.S. DARING / by the premature explosion of the charge / when loading their gun on the / 2nd June 1884'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Jones RN and Edward Northmore RM d. 1884</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Headstone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Daring"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Jones, William","age":"","dateofdeath":"2/6/1884","causeofdeath":"Maritime accident","rankOccupation":"Able Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Northmore, Edward","age":"","dateofdeath":"2/6/1884","causeofdeath":"Maritime accident","rankOccupation":"Private RM","organisation":"Royal Marines"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Ledger in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating James William Woods d. 1878

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In memory of / James William Woods / Master Mariner / Who died at Malta 11th January 1878 / Also of Elizabeth his wife / who died at Cardiff 18th May 1898'

Details

Description: Raised ledger.
Type: Gravestone

People

Woods, James William
Age:
Date of Death: 11/1/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "post_id": "3666",
  "id": "M6266",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / James William Woods / Master Mariner / Who died at Malta 11th January 1878 / Also of Elizabeth his wife / who died at Cardiff 18th May 1898'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating James William Woods d. 1878</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Raised ledger.",
    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Woods, James William","age":"","dateofdeath":"11/1/1878","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Master Mariner","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, commemorating Captain James Gordon, RN, d. 1847

Location

Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / James A Gordon Esq / Commander Of / HMS WOLF / SON OF REAR ADMIRAL / SIR JAMES A GORDON KCB / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / AT LABUAN / 6 JANUARY 1847 / AGED 28 YEARS.'

Details

Vessel: HMS Wolf

People

Gordon, James
Age: 28
Date of Death: 6/1/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Several Royal Navy and Royal Marines Officers and Crew were originally at the Old Naval Cemetery, Labuan. In May 1975, the headstones were moved to the Labuan Botanical Gardens.

Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. viii, no. 2, p. 27 (1997).

JSON

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  "post_id": "3668",
  "id": "M2909",
  "location": "Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / James A Gordon Esq / Commander Of / HMS WOLF / SON OF REAR ADMIRAL / SIR JAMES A GORDON KCB / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / AT LABUAN / 6 JANUARY 1847 / AGED 28 YEARS.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, commemorating Captain James Gordon, RN, d. 1847</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Several Royal Navy and Royal Marines Officers and Crew were originally at the Old Naval Cemetery, Labuan.  In May 1975, the headstones were moved to the Labuan Botanical Gardens. <br />",
    "bibliography": "'Chowkidar' vol. viii, no. 2, p. 27 (1997).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Headstone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Jesse Lee RMA d. 1887

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'IN MEMORY / OF / JESSE LEE / GR R.M.A. /WHO DIED ON THE / 23RD MAY 1887 / AGED 22 YEARS. / IN THE MIDST OF LIFE / WE ARE IN DEATH. / ERECTED BY THE / OFFICERS AND MEN OF / H.M.S. 'VICTOR EMMANUEL'

Details

Description: Gothic headstone with a grenade in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Lee, Jesse
Age: 22
Date of Death: 23/5/1887
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "post_id": "3669",
  "id": "M117",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY / OF / JESSE LEE / GR R.M.A. /WHO DIED ON THE / 23RD MAY 1887 / AGED 22 YEARS. / IN THE MIDST OF LIFE / WE ARE IN DEATH. / ERECTED BY THE / OFFICERS AND MEN OF / H.M.S. 'VICTOR EMMANUEL'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Jesse Lee RMA d. 1887</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "description": "Gothic headstone with a grenade in relief above the inscription.",
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    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Victor Emanuel"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Window in Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, dedicated to Captain George Aldham RN d. 1833

Location

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ALDHAM / CAPTAIN. ROYAL NAVY. OBIT / DEC.XVIII. AD. MDCCCXXXIII'

Details

Description: (North) Pelican in her piety, ascension, star of David. (South) Agnus Dei, Resurrection.
Type: Windows
Position: North aisle, west, south aisle west
Materials: Stained and painted glass, lead
Artists: William Miller

People

Aldham, George
Age:
Date of Death: 18/12/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

JSON

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  "post_id": "3670",
  "id": "M4706",
  "location": "Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ALDHAM / CAPTAIN. ROYAL NAVY. OBIT / DEC.XVIII. AD. MDCCCXXXIII'",
  "content": "<p>Window in Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, dedicated to Captain George Aldham RN d. 1833</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "(North) Pelican in her piety, ascension, star of David. (South) Agnus Dei, Resurrection.",
    "type": "Windows",
    "position": "North aisle, west, south aisle west",
    "materials": "Stained and painted glass, lead",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "William Miller",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, England

M3744

Memorial at Rotherhithe to Captain Anthony Wood d. 1625

Location

St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, England

Transcript

'Here beneath lyeth interred the body of Captain Anthony Wood who departed this life the 24th of August / 1625 being the 49th yeare of his age / and had issue by his Wife Martha / Wood 6 sonns and 4 daughters'

Details

Description: With a relief of a ship in full sail.
Type: Wall monument
Position: North aisle east end

People

Wood, Anthony
Age: 48
Date of Death: 24/8/1625
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946) pp. 96-7.

JSON

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  "post_id": "3647",
  "id": "M3744",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Here beneath lyeth interred the body of Captain Anthony Wood who departed this life the 24th of August / 1625 being the 49th yeare of his age / and had issue by his Wife Martha / Wood 6 sonns and 4 daughters'",
  "content": "<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8394\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/M3744-300x296.jpg\" alt=\"M3744\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/M3744-300x296.jpg 300w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/M3744.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" /></p>\n<p>Memorial at Rotherhithe to Captain Anthony Wood d. 1625</p>",
  "images": ["/uploads/2014/09/M3744-300x296.jpg","/uploads/2014/09/M3744.jpg"],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "With a relief of a ship in full sail.",
    "type": "Wall monument",
    "position": "North aisle east end",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Wood, Anthony","age":"48","dateofdeath":"24/8/1625","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Master","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946) pp. 96-7.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters