Log NW 13. St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, London Boro.
- Erika Szyszczak and John Collins
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min read
St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, London Boro.
The Work:- 1914 – 1918 War memorial in Opus Sectile mosaic.
Date:- Not known.
Location:- South aisle of the Nave.
Subject:- (l) Angel with pen. (r) Angel with Palm and Wreath.
Inscription:- “To the Glory of GOD. In memory of our brave and beloved dead
1914 – 1918. With lasting gratitude and affection”.
“Thou hast done all this for me, what have I done for thou?”.
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I do not have a cartoon for this work which is in Opus Sectile mosaic, but a note by Glasby on the back of cartoon Log 177 advertises the above work, along with reference to other churches displaying his efforts.
See the church's website under “Monuments 6/39” for a photo of this magnificent work. It is thought that the Angel with a pen signifies recording the names of the dead while the other angel holds a martyr’s palm and hero’s wreath.
Glasby’s name is shown, but no date.
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With thanks to Mhairi Ellis for data supplied during 2021.
(c) John Collins and Erika Szyszczak August 2021.
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