Name |
Position |
Ref:- |
Inscription |
Remarks |
Anon |
North Chapel |
8 |
No inscription |
The tomb is of Sussex marble but bears no effigy or inscription, and the sockets on the sides that once contained the many brass shields are now empty. This was evidently a person of consequence, probably the Lord from Great Tangley. Originally in the South Chapel. |
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Lady Chapel |
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J & C 1812 |
Covered by raised floor. |
Blenhayset |
Chancel rail |
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Hic jacet Elizabetha una filiar’ Thomae Blen’hayset,
Seneschali Hospicii Serenissima Ducis Norff., qui
Orbit XI die Januarii, anno D’ni mdxiii cujus a’i’e
p’picietur Deus.
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Brass plate.
See Blennerhassett family website. |
Benjamin |
Nave west wall |
24 |
Near
this place
lieth interred
ELIZABETH BENJAMIN
Widow of the late
JONAS BENJAMIN Esq
of Deal
in the County of Kent
She died the 16th Novr 1789
Aged 72 years
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Wall tablet above the pulpit. |
Bird |
Nave NW corner |
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To the Glory of God and in memory of NORAH ELEANOR BIRD 13th June 1900-1989 |
Sound system cabinet. |
Body |
Nave south centre window |
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…. in memory of Elihu Edmund Body MA.. erected by his widow AD 1904
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Stained glass window. Erected by his second wife. |
Nave north wall |
2 |
Sacred
to the memory of
SARAH
the beloved and devoted wife of
The Revd. E.E.BODY,M.A.
Vicar of this Parish
who died May 1st 1855, aged 27 years.
We sorrow not as others which have no hope
W Brown
Stonehouse, Devon
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Wall tablet, white marble depicting a rose falling from its stem. The vicar lost his wife and two infant children in so many months, from dysentery. The vicarage was demolished shortly afterwards.
They are buried in the churchyard. |
3 |
Ad ES.Trinitatis honorem
Ac in piam memoriam
ELIHU EDMONDI BODY A.M.
Per jam XL annos hujus Ecclesiae Vicarii,
Fidei justitiaeque propugnatoris indefessi,
Eccl.apud Green fundatoris,
hanc tabellam instruxerunt uxor filiusque unicus
Natus, Sept.XXIX
A.S.MDCCCXVII
Decessit in fide, Dec.VII A.S. MDCCCXCIX
R.I.P.
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Wall tablet directly below his wife’s memorial. He is buried at Shamley Green.
Translation:-
To the honour of the Holy Trinity and in pious memory of Elihu Edmund Body, MA, Vicar of this church for 40 years, an untiring champion of the faith and of righteousness, Founder of the church at Shamley Green, this tablet was erected by his wife and his only son. Born Sept.29th 1817. Died Dec.7th 1899. R.I.P.
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Bosseville |
Chancel rail |
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Here lieth buried the body of Elisabeth Boffeville,
daughter of Henry Boffeville Gentleman who died
the 9 daye of February 1578 being 27 dayes oulde..
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Brass plate (Bosseville). |
Brett |
North Chapel, tower base |
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The clock in this Tower
was given by friends of
GEORGE WILLIAM BRETT
1882-1966
as a memorial to his life of dedicated service to God
and the church in this Parish where he served as a chorister
Bellringer, parish clerk, sexton,
sacristan and churchwarden
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Wooden wall plaque.
Boot & shoe maker who made shoes for the Pope, see SHS ref WON/18/80-81, depicted in frieze in Church Green Gatehouse.
See also inscription on bells recast in 1958.
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Chancel rail south |
18 |
George William Brett
1882-1966
Amy Brett 1878-1977
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Floor tablets. |
Brown |
Chancel centre |
19 |
In memory of ALGERNON LESLIE BROWN
sometime tutor of Selwyn College Cambridge
and Vicar of this Parish MDCCCCVI – MDCCCXLVII
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Modern brass given by friends in 1951 designed by Rev Allan Wyon. |
Buckley |
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Wafer box, a gift of Miss Buckley 1952. |
Carr |
North Chapel |
14 |
Sacred
to the memory of JANE
widow of the late
Revd. JOHN CARR
who departed this life
on the 4th of February 1842
Aged 77
Devout in religious exercifes, sincere and
juft in all her dealings, self denying in her
habits, and liberal to the poor. She lived and
died hoping for pardon and acceptance of God
through the merits of
Jesus Christ the Saviour
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Floor tablet. |
15 |
Sacred
to the
memory of the
Revd. JOHN CARR
who departed this life
on the 29th April 1825
aged 65 years
For ye are dead and life is hid with
Christ in God, when Christ, who is our life
shall appear. Then fhall you alfo appear
with him in glory
Col 3.3.4
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Floor tablet. |
Caryll |
Nave West wall |
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Blank wall monument possibly that of John Caryll d.1612. |
South Chapel |
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Inscriptions reported to be on side of Gwynn monument. |
Chapple |
South Chapel |
23 |
Here lyeth the body of Sr WILLIAM
CHAPPLE Knight of the Justices of
His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench
who died the 15th March 1744
Aged 68
Here also lyeth the body of WILLIAM
CHAPPLE Esqr eldest son of the above
Sr WILLIAM CHAPPLE who died the 5th
day of March 1746 aged 31
Here also lyeth the body of RICHARD
CHAPPLE Esqr Second son of the above
Sr WILLIAM CHAPPLE by Dame TREHANE
his wife who died the 27th day of May 1756
Aged 35
Here also lyeth the body of Dame TREHANE
CHAPPLE Relict of the above Wm CHAPPLE
Kt who died Oct 7th 1765 aged 74 years
Here lyeth the body of Lieut JOHN CHAPPLE
Third son of the late Sr WILLIAM CHAPPLE
who died the 17th Jan
1753 aged 27 years.
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Floor Tablet in Black Marble (this was originally a raised tomb of white stone). |
Chatsworth |
Rood Screen behind Altar |
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Given in 1930 in memory of Margaret Rebecca Chatsworth. |
Chennell |
lost |
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“sacrum memoriae Henrici Cheynell, viva
re, conditione,
fama honesti: Dei Opt. Max cultoris devotissimi;
sinceraerga Ecclesiam Liturgiamque Anglicanam
animi affectu: antiquae Juventutis institutionis
(proculcatae nimirum Catecheseos) sumptibus in
Suprema cera legatis, pii Instauratoris: Indigis,
opibus, consiliis subvenire paratissimi:
justitiae,
pacis, Charitatis, perquam studiosi: ruptaeque
apud fratraes Christianos concordiae conciliatoris
felicissimi: vitae morumque per omnia integerrimi:
Et de rebus pro sorte sua publicis optime meriti:
Vita hac mortali, summa cum omnium laude luctuque,
Xxxiii April. Anno 1672 defuncti, Henricus filliu
Natu primus, et aula St. Edm. Apud Oxionienses A.M.
Moerens posuit.
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Recorded by Manning & Bray as being “on marble within the rails of the Communion Table”.
The Chennell Trust was set up for schooling.
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Chilly |
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Paten given by E Chilly. |
Clarke |
Chancel |
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Feed my lambs, Feed my sheep
To the Glory of God and in memory of
His servant William Clarke,
Presbyter, a worshipper at this church from 1895-1905.
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Bishop’s seat within altar rail.
For a few months in 1898, between incumbents, he looked after the parish.
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Clifton
See also Gwynne
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South Chapel, SW corner |
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Here lyeth the body of Susanna Clifton, who dyed the 13th day
of December in the year of our Lord 1725, aged 67.
Here also lyeth the body of Richard Clifton Esq., Filezar for
London and Middlesex, who dyed the 2nd day of January in the
year of our Lord 1726, aged 40.
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Manning & Bray state that the Clifton memorials are on the sides of the Gwynne monument, currently obscured by the organ platform. |
Cole |
North Chapel |
13 |
Sacred
to the memory of
MARY COLE
who without much previous notice suddenly
fell asleep in Jesus
on 29th of January 1835
aged 61 years.
………
………
Blessed are the dead……
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Floor tablet. Readable inscription recarved in 1939.
See graveyard inscription.
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Cook |
Font canopy -Tower base |
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“The thank offering of Beatrice Cook
at George’s Day April 23rd 1913”
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Carving of Madonna & Child. Copy of ?? designed by Sir Charles Nicholson. |
Nave south east window |
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…. to the Memory of Frank Henry Cook 1862 - 1931
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Stained glass window. Given by Beatrice Cook: see her Trust. |
Courage |
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Candelabra were gift of Harold Courage 1902.
The organ was a gift of the Courage family. |
Cunningham |
South Chapel tower base |
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P&FGC 1898-1901.
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Vicar during major reordering. Stained glass window. |
Dallett |
Nave north wall |
5 |
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See Sparkes. |
Donahoo |
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VIRTUTIS GLORIA MERCES
In proud and loving memory of Captain MALCOLMSON GARDINER DONAHOO MC
8th Batt Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who died of wounds received on the field of Honour near YPRES Jan 31st 1917
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Plaster wall tablet, painted, depicting St George slaying a dragon. |
Duncombe |
South Chapel |
20 |
Sir Francis Duncombe, Baronett, dyed
the 26th of October, Anno D’ni 1670,
and in the 42nd year of his age.
Freed from all griefes he now lies asleepe;
Death, by his fall, made his relations weepe.
Untimely ‘twas; and by his death did prove,
not unto him, then that did him love,
Cruel and tyrant like; and by’t show
unto mankind what malice he doth owe.
More Death could not do; for at last he shall
be brought forth glorious at the Trumpet’s call.
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Floor slab, heavily worn, only highlighted text readable, text completed from Manning and Bray. |
Edmonston |
Lady Chapel |
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18th C Statue of the Madonna given by Sir Archibald Edmonston Bart. |
Elyot |
Chancel Rail. |
16 |
Hic jacet Thomas Elyot de Wonersh, custos Filacii
Surr.et Sussexiae in Banco Regis et Cl’cuso Pacis
Com. Surr. Et Alicia uxor ejus, qui obit vicesimo
Die Januarii mensis anno D’no mill’mo ccc sexag-
Esimo septimo.
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Brass on gravestone:- Effigies of two people with inscription to:-
THOMAS ELYOT and his wife ALICE. Date possibly 1467. |
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Hic jacet Henricus Elyot Gen’osus Johan’s
Uxor ejus, qui quidem Henricus obit secundo
die Junii anno D’no million vc iii. Quorum
a’I’mabus pro-picietur Deus Amen
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Brass on grave stone. Effigies of two people with 12 sons and 11 daughters. Inscription to:- HENRY ELYOT and wife JOHANNA. Henry died 1503(?). |
Enticknap |
Nave north wall |
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In memory of
WALTER ENTICKNAP
1906-1990
Bellringer & Tower Captain
For 61 years
Also his beloved wife
ELSIE
1909-1987
Sunday School teacher
And superintendent
For over 50 years
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Slate wall tablet.
See graveyard inscription.
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Goodhart |
Altar rails |
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Inscribed “A.D.M.G. In memory of Harry Chester Goodhart Born 1859 Died 1895 These rails were given in 1902 by his widow” |
Brass plate on south-east end of rails.
The altar rail gates were given by Beatrice Cook in 1951, designed by T J Rushton. |
Gosling |
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Alms Dish given by Bruce Gosling Esq of Puttenham 1940. |
Grantley |
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Grace (d1813), daughter of 1st Lord Grantley, and is buried in the churchyard.
William, 2nd Lord Grantley
Anna, wife if 2nd Lord Grantley
Thomas Brinsley, 4th Lord Grantley, whose remains were returned from Capri and are buried in the churchyard.
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Funeral hatchments in the nave.
There is a large tomb in the graveyard, previously in the Grantley mausoleum, with inscriptions on the top and all four sides.
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Gwinn
Gwynne
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South Chapel |
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Here lyeth the body of Mr RICHARD
GWYNN Citizen of London who
departed this life the 12th day of
November in the year of our
Lord 1701 and in his 72
year of his age.
And amongst the rest of his
charityes he hath left to this
Parish that of twelve four penny
loaves should be given to the twelve
poor people on every Sunday for
ever, and also schooling for six
boys for ever. In all he hath left
twenty pounds a year to continue for ever
for the bread and for the schooling.
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Altar Tomb with finely engraved Marble Slab & Heraldic Panel.
See also his charity.
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Harris |
South Chapel |
21 |
… remains
of
THOMAS HARRIS Esqr.
Born Kiderminster in Worcestershire
in the year of our Lord….. (possibly 1717)
…………
Also ELIZABETH HARRIS
Wife of the above
and daughter of
FRANCIS and JOYCE ATKINSON
of Portsmouth
Died February 18th 1778
Aged 68 years.
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Black floor tablet badly worn.
He apparently leased the tithes c1759. |
Hanwell |
North Chapel |
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To the Glory of God and in loving memory of
MAJOR JACK HANWELL 39th Batt RFA
Who after being mentioned in dispatches for conspicuous
bravery during the relief of Ladysmith was killed
in action near Ventersburg Orange River Colony South Africa
October 30th 1900 aged thirty eight
This memorial was erected by his wife.
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Brass plate.
North Chapel, west window also in memorial.
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In memory of Jack Hanwell…d1900
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North chapel west window right hand panel. |
Kennard |
East Window |
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In memory of Edmund Hegan Kennard and Agnes his wife 1912 |
Chancel window, given by his daughters Lady Ria Ponsonby and Lady Blois 1915. |
Knyvett-Leighton |
Altar |
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In memory of mother Agatha Somerset d1912 |
Cup & Paten and Altar pillars were a gift of Agatha Knyvett-Leighton 1911/12. |
MacLaurin |
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Candle holders given by Euan Winfield MacLaurin 1916. |
Matthews |
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Recorded by Manning & Bray:-
Here lyeth the body of Mr William Matthews, who departed this life on the 9th day of August, in the year of our Lord God 1704, aged 72 years. |
Maybanke |
Nave south wall |
25 |
In memory of
JOHN MAYBANKE Esqre.
of Wonersh
Who died June 10th 1850
In the 72nd year of his age.
Looking unto Jesus
Heb.xii 2
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See graveyard inscription.
Moon & Son Guildford
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Mayes |
North Chapel |
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In memory of Robert Mayes – Church Treasurer 1981-1986
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Portable reading lectern. |
Metcalfe |
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In memory of Eric & Hilda Metcalfe |
Cup was a gift of John & Sue Metcalfe. |
Nicholson |
Altar |
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The altar was given by Sir Charles Nicholson 1901. |
Norton
See also Grantey
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South Chapel |
22 |
In memory of
the Honble EDWARD NORTON
4th son of
FLETCHER LORD BARON OF MARKENFIELD
Barrister at Law
and
Recorder and Representative in Parliament
of the City of
Carlisle
This manly and unostentatious character
Was distinguished by
a zealous avowal of orthodox Christianity
a uniform preacher of morality
a diligent Purfuit of his profession
an.unvaried affection to his family
a fteadyand warm attachment to his
Friends
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Floor Tablet. Undated, however he died in 1786.
See graveyard inscriptions.
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Ponsonby, Baron Sysonby of Wonersh |
Nave North wall |
1 |
In remembrance of FREDERICK
EDWARD GREY PONSONBY
First BARON SYSONBY of WONERSH
Of Great Tangley Manor. Lt Colonel
Grenadier Guards. Keeper of the
Privy Purse to King George V
the forty one years from 1897
with intervals for war service.
He held high petitions in the
personal household of the three
successive sovereigns whom he
served with loyalty & devotion
until his death. He was born
at Windsor 16th September 1868 &
died in London 20th October 1935
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Marble Monument with Crest. Made in 1942 by Ernest Gillick Sculptor of Chelsea.
Given by Lady Sysonby (see Hegan Kennard).
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Pain |
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Censor was a gift of Mrs Wyndham Pain. |
Pain |
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Candlesticks & crucifix gift of Colonel Mitchell Pain of Derryswood 1950. |
Randolph |
Nave south west window . |
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In memory of John Hugh Granville Randolph DD 1866-1936
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Stained glass window. |
Richie |
Nave south wall |
26 |
In memory of
ANDREW BINNY RICHIE
Archdeacon of Surrey
1949-1955
The preacher sought to find out
Words of delight, and that which was written was upright,
even words of truth.
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Wall tablet. |
Ridley |
North Chapel, west window left panel |
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In Memory of Alfred Bayley Ridley…d1898
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Stained glass window. |
Roberts-Austin |
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Crucifix given by William Roberts-Austin 1893. |
Sparkes |
Porch entrance |
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In memory of the two sons and six daughters of Richard and Sarah Sparkes of Green Place this screen is erected by the Nephews and Nieces the children of John and his sister Sarah. |
Brass plate on modern screen, now a notice board. Designed by Sir Charles Nicholson, made in 1929. |
Nave north wall |
4 |
In memory of
FRANK SPARKES
of Wonersh who died
in France while on duty
for his country on
Christmas Day 1920 Aged 60.
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Brass plate on dado rail. |
Nave north wall |
5 |
In memory of MARY, wife of
RICHARD DALLETT and daughter of
RICHARD and SARAH SPARKES
Who died October 20th 1809, aged 27 years
Also of
Mr. RICHARD SPARKES
Who died the 24th of May 1815
Aged 65 years
Also of
SARAH wife of the above
Mr RICHARD SPARKES
Who died the 13th of April 1837
Aged 94 years
A further entry has been erased by acid.
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Wall tablet.
See graveyard inscriptions
T Gaffin
63 Regent Street London
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Nave north wall |
7 |
Sacred
To the memory of
RICHARD SPARKES Esqre
Of Wonersh
Who died the 18th of September 1850
Aged 76 years.
Also of SARAH, wife of the above
RICHARD SPARKES,
Who died the 20th September 1851
Aged 66 years
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Wall tablet. |
Nave east |
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“To the Glory of God in memory of John Sparkes Born 1815 died 1899”
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Brass eagle lectern. |
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Catherine Hay Sparkes 1879
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Altar Cross given by sons of John Sparkes of Green Place 1901. |
Nave north window |
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In memory of John Sparkes 1900
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Window given by son Frank? Sparkes. |
Sturdy |
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Sanctuary Lamp given by Olive Sturdy. |
Sylvester |
North Chapel |
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ELIZABETH SYLVESTER
Died ye 17th January
1778
Aged 93 year
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Still-Johnson |
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Commmunion set given by Stuart Still-Johnson Esq. |
Trounce |
Porch entrance |
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Nan Trounce 1914-1986.
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Floor tile in the porch. |
Tickner |
North Chapel |
10 |
In memory of
Mrs. HANNAH TICKNER
Wife of
Mr.JOHN TICKNER
of Losterford
who departed this life
Jany 31st 1776
Aged 71 years.
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Floor tablet.
See graveyard inscriptions.
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12 |
In memory of
Mr JOHN TICKNER
Of Losterford
who departed this life
April 4th 1777
Aged 91 years
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Floor tablet. |
Turner |
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Candlesticks were gift of Miss Turner |
Verey |
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Candlesticks given by Mrs Verey 1902. |
Virgo |
North Chapel north west |
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father mother and niece (of Alice Virgo) RIP 1927.
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Stained glass window.
A gift of Alice Virgo. |
Webb |
North Chapel |
9 |
Here lyeth the
body of MARY WEB(B)
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Floor tablet. |
Wells |
Nave south wall |
27 |
Interred in this churchyard in the family
Grave of the late EDWARD WELLS, formally
Of Percy St., Bedford Square, London, &.,also
Of Lostiford, and Poundland, in this Parish
EDWARD WELLS, second son of the above
Who departed this life Decr 24th 1877
In the 73rd year of his age,
This tablet is erected by
MATILDA SARAH WELLS, in affectionate
Remembrance of a kind uncle, with whom
She lived for many years.
The Memory of the Just is Blessed
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Wall tablet.
See also her charity.
See graveyard inscription.
C Sharp Sen, St Leonards-on-Sea
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