Friern Barnet Parishioners War Memorial facts for kids
The Friern Barnet Parishioners War Memorial is a special monument. It is found in the churchyard of St James the Great church. This church is located on Friern Barnet Lane in London. The memorial was built to remember people from the local area. These were people who died while serving their country during the First World War.
Who Does the Memorial Remember?
This memorial remembers 85 men and two women. These brave individuals were soldiers, sailors, airmen, or nurses. They all died during the First World War. The memorial includes people who lived in the Friern Barnet area. Specifically, they lived in the church's local district, called the ecclesiastical parish of St James and St John. They were included if they lived there when they joined the military. People who regularly attended either of those churches were also included. The memorial was open to everyone from the area, not just church members.
Two other people, Ivor Davies and James Cottamare, are remembered inside the church building. There are also memorials inside the church and in the churchyard for those who died in the Second World War.
About the Memorial Stone
The memorial was designed by Martin Travers, an artist from Fulham. It looks like a tall stone cross, known as a Latin cross. The Reverend Edward Gage Hall, who was the rector (main priest) of Friern Barnet, officially dedicated it in 1921.
The memorial has a special message carved into its stone. It reads:
- 1914–1919/ BROTHERS WHO DIED FOR OUR HOMES AND COUNTRY, WE SALUTE YOU, AND COMMEND YOU TO THE REDEEMER'S KEEPING/ [NAMES] / "WHOSE GLORY WAS REDRESSING HUMAN WRONG"
This message honors the people who gave their lives. It shows respect for their sacrifice for their homes and country. The names of those remembered are carved below this inscription.
