VE/4/6
Reference code
VE/4/6
Level of description
File
Title
The City of Salisbury Roll of Honour for The Second World War 1939-1945
Date
1939-1945
Quantity & Format
1 volume
Description
The following inscription is on the first page: 'To the memory of those of this City who gave their lives in the World War of 1939-45, and whose Names Inscribed herein, the Memorial Window is placed in the North aisle of this Cathedral by the Citizens of Salisbury A.1949.D'. The names of individuals are listed alphabetically.
The calligrapher, Harold Ryder, with the year 1949 is recorded at the end of the list. The binding was made by Harry Bailey whose name is stamped at the inside bottom of the back board.
Language
English
Physical Characteristics
Material: parchment
Binding: leather with gold tooling. Two metal clasps. Repeated fleur-de-lis desgn on front board.