What words are inscribed on the memorial?
DEDICATED BY HIS FELLOW-MEMBERS OF THE/ HOUSE OF COMMONS TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF/ FREDERICK CHARLES CAVENDISH,/ SON OF WILLIAM 7th DKE OF DEVONSHIRE./ MEMBER FOR THE NORTHERN DIVISION OF/ THE WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE FOR 17 YEARS;/ AND CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND./ BORN ON THE FEAST OF ST. ANDREW 1836, AND LIKE HIM PERMITTED/ IN SINGLENESS AND HUMILITY OF HEART TO FOLLOW HIS LORD/ AND WITH HIS BLOOD TO SEAL A LIFE DEVOTED TO DUTY. ON THE DAY OF HIS ARRIVAL IN DUBLIN, IN COMPANY WITH/ AND IN ATTEMPTED DEFENCE OF HIS COLLEAGUE, MR. T.N. BURKE,/ HE WAS MURDERED IN THE PHOENIX PARK,/ MAY 6TH 1882.
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
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?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,year died,place of death,forename,manner of death,relationships,occupation
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
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
Sponsored by Members of the House of Commons
Supervisor comments
P Holland :'St Margaret's, Westminster (1993) pp. 7-8; H.Holiday: 'Stained Glass as an Art' (London, 1896) pp.87, 88, plate 29. H.Holiday: 'reminiscences of My Life' (1914) pp.286, 288-289, 293; A E Daniell: 'London Riverside Churches' (1897) pp.169-70.
Lord Frederick Cavendish was sworn in as Chief Secretary for Ireland and shortly afterwards he and Thomas Burke. his Under Secretary, were assassinated in Phoenix Park, Dublin by Irish nationalists.
Lord Frederick Cavendish was sworn in as Chief Secretary for Ireland and shortly afterwards he and Thomas Burke. his Under Secretary, were assassinated in Phoenix Park, Dublin by Irish nationalists.
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Henry Holiday
What role did they have in the making?
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
James Powell and Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
22 July 1883
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
References
Buildings of England series by Various London 6:Westminster (2003) p.209
Published:Oxford University Press 2004
The Times 21 July 1883 p.10 col.b
Memorial Image
Media ID
152253
Image
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
9/02/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3674
Media Image Width
3096
Media ID
152254
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
9/02/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3075
Media Image Width
3576