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School War Memorial CC46_00113
Filename: cc46_00113.jpg
Size: 4087 x 5513 (12.5MB)
Date: 23rd November 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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School War Memorial CC46_00113
Rugby School, War Memorial Chapel, Dunchurch Road, Rugby, Warwickshire. The lectern, with tablets inscribed with the names of former students who died in the First World War on the wall behind. Photographed by Marshall Keene and Company
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Media ID 18129141
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Commemoration First World War War Memorial
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This poignant photograph captures the solemn beauty of the School War Memorial at Rugby School in Warwickshire. The memorial, located within the War Memorial Chapel on Dunchurch Road, stands as a lasting tribute to the former students who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War. In this image, taken by Marshall Keene and Company, our attention is drawn to a lectern positioned prominently in front of tablets inscribed with names. Each tablet bears witness to those brave individuals who lost their lives in service to their country. The composition is striking; it conveys both reverence and remembrance. The black-and-white tones enhance the somber atmosphere surrounding this memorial. It serves as a reminder of how deeply war impacted communities across Britain during that tumultuous period. As we reflect upon these fallen heroes, we are reminded not only of their courage but also of the profound impact they had on shaping our nation's history. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this photograph allows us to connect with an important chapter in our collective memory. Through its visual storytelling, it invites us to honor and commemorate those who selflessly fought for freedom and peace amidst unimaginable adversity. Let us remember them always - these courageous souls whose names grace these hallowed walls - for they shall forever be etched into our hearts and minds as symbols of bravery and sacrifice.
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