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PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:06 pm    Post subject: PERTH, ST. PAUL'S U.F. (Former) WW1 Reply with quote

This is one of four memorials located in the rear stairwell of Perth's North Church. Their previous whereabouts were not known but, fortunately, I matched an old newspaper cutting with this marble tablet confirming its former location;

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

According to an article in the Perthshire advertiser of 25th December 1920 this tablet was designed and executed by George Christie of Perth.It was accompanied by an oak Communion table containing 5 copper repousse panels designed by William Strachan,Auchdinny,Florence Place,Perth-a congregation member.
I wonder if this also found its way to the North Church?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pictures courtesy of Hugh Macrae;




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