What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING/ MEMORY OF HON. FRANCIS LAMBTON LIEUT ROYAL HORSE GUARDS BORN/ JAN. 18 1871 KILLED IN ACTION NEAR ZANDVOORDE BELGIUM OCT. 31 1914/ LE JOUR VIENDRA (THE DAY WILL COME)
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank,year died,regiment,place of death,forename,manner of death
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
No
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Morris & Co., Lonron
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
11th June 1919
Who was present?
Various members of the Lambton family, including The Earl of Durham, K.G.
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
11th June 1919
Who was present?
Lord Bishop of Durham
References
Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser - Friday 13 June 1919 Page 3
MEMORIAL UNVEILED.
WINDOWS IN BURNMOORS CHURCH.
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MEMORIAL UNVEILED.
WINDOWS IN BURNMOORS CHURCH.
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Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Thursday 12 June 1919 Page 3
MEMORIALS UNVEILED AT BURNMOOR.
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MEMORIALS UNVEILED AT BURNMOOR.
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