Memorial Title
FO R Tomlinson
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial tablet commemorating FO Robert Tomlinson in the Church of All Saints at Bradley, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Church of All Saints Yew Tree La Bradley Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE6 1PG NGR: SK 22341 45969 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The memorial is on the north wall of the nave, near the pulpit. |
Type
| Overall type: Tablet. | Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Description: An oblong grey limestone tablet with a chamfered edge, the badge of the RAF incised at the head and an incised inscription mainly in upright capital roman lettering coloured black. Glossary |
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Inscription
| 1939 | 1945 |
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| F/O ROBERT TOMLINSON R.A.F.V.R. 4TH JUNE 1943 Greater love hath no man than this. |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW2: Bradley Parish Council, Ashbourne Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Bradley Parish Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council;Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
13th September, 1967: The church was listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England nember 1109352.
16th August, 2011: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
3rd July, 2019: The memorial was rephotographed by Roy Branson. It was in good condition and cared for, although the rubricated initials had darkened and were barely distinguishable from black.
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