BARNWELL WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Researched Information
Compiled and copyright © Transcribed Robert Norris 2014
researched Martin Edwards

The Barnwell War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St. Andrew's Church, Church Hill, Barnwell, Northamptonshire. The stone carver were Messrs Morris & Co of George Street, Hanover Square, London and the lanscape of the paviour was r Czarnikow. The memorial was dedicated 24 October 1920 by Canon Smalley Law of Oundle (Rural Dean) and the unveiling service was attended by parishioners and relatives of the fallen. The memorial takes the form of a two-stepped, square, base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, pad with tapering rectangular shaft and Celtic wheel cross; the inscription is incised in black lettering. There are 21 names listed for World War 1 and 5 for World War 2. the details of the dedication ceremony appeared in Peterborough Advertiser dated 30 October 1920, page 2.

Barnwell © Jane King (WMR-8458)

Extract from Peterborough Standard - Saturday 30 October 1920, page 12:

A MEMORIAL CROSS.
BARNWELL'S TRIBUTE TO FALLEN -
SOLDIERS

Barnwell's memorial to her fallen sons is in the form of an artistically carved Celtic cross. The shaft rises about 12 feet above the base, on two sides of which are engraved the names of the 16 heroes whose memory is thus commemorated. The front side bears the following inscription, "In grateful memory of the men of Barnwell who gave their lives for England in the Great War- 1914-1918- Faithint unto death."

Clipsham stone has been employed. and the work carried out by Messrs. Morris and Co., George-street, Hanover-square, London, at a cost of nearly £200. Mr. Czarnikow kindly undertook the preparation of the foundation, and provided the services of a ma n to assist in its erection. The site in every respect is an admirable one. About the centre of the newly added extension of St. Andrew's Churchyard, and adjoining the road, it is in full view of the passer-by, and may be clearly from the centre of the village.

The dedication took place on Sunday, and was very impressive. Evensong was said in the Church, after which the large congregations, including many ex-Service men, led by the Churchwarden (Mr. T. Pashler), the clergy and choir went in procession singing the hymn "The Son of God goes forth to war.' They ranged themselves in a wide cicle round the cross, forming in the glorious sunshine, a striking scene.

The Rector (the Rev. W. W. Baillie) conducted the service,assisted by the Rev. H. C. Holmes, Rector of Achurch. who read the special lessons. The special psalms were the 23rd and the 46th. The hymns were processional) 221 and 438.

Canon Smalley Lew performed the dedication cetemony, and gave a beautiful and eloquent address. choosing his text front St. Paul's Epistle to the Phillipians, "Obedient unto death." After the address, Col. Fawcett read out the names of tha fallen heroes, as follows:—Ldward Bennett, Walter Pateman, Henry Howe. Henry Berry Stranger, Edward White, David Quincey, George Waite, Robert Chester, Edward Waite, Chas, Busby, Cecil J. Parnell, Fredk. W. Parnell, Douglas Paine, Ernest Howard Copson, Stanley Haold Slater, Joseph T. Abbott. The . "Abide with me," was then sung, and after the blessing, bugles sounded the "Last Post."

Most of the parents and relatives of the fallen ones were present, and in addition were noticed Mr. and Mrs. Czarnikow, Miss Czarnikow, Miss Ponsonby. Mr. Heard, Mr. and Mrs. Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. G. F. Baker, Mr. G. Marriatt, Mrs. Fawcett. Mrs. Holmes and many persons from the surrounding district.

Many floral tributes were placed at the base of cross, with the following inscriptions: "In memory loving memory of Robert Chester," from mother, father, brothers and sisters; "In loving memory of Robert Chester," from Will and Maggie; "In memory of David Quincey," from Mrs. Maddison and Sam; "In loving memory of our dear boys, George and Edward Waite." from mother, father, brother and sisters; "In loving memory of the dear boys, from all at old cottage"; "In memory of our fallen heroes." Many bunches of flowers which bore no name were placed with those mentioned abov e.

IN
GRATEFUL MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF
BARNWELL
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR ENGLAND
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 † 1918
FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH

Last updated: 7 December, 2020