Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial
Wrens Memorial

© the artist. Image credit: Michael Parry / Art UK

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Carved from a single block, the memorial sits on a single-step square base. It takes the form of a curved slab with four different iconic WRNS hats complete with badges. The hats reflect the changing styles of the uniform over time.
Title

Wrens Memorial

Date

2017

Medium

Portland stone

Measurements

H 120 x W 110 x D 80 cm (E)

Accession number

PO1_MP_S030

Acquisition method

funded by members of the WRNS, the Naval Service, their families and friends, and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

Work type

Sign or marker

Owner

WRNS

Custodian

Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

4th November 2017

Access

at all times

Inscription description

front: 1917 2017 / COMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY OF / THE FORMATION OF THE / WOMENS. ROYAL. NAVAL.SERVICE / AND WOMENS SERVICE IN THE ROYAL NAVY; rear: Funded by members of / THE WRNS. THE NAVAL SERVICE / their families & friends / and the / ROYAL NAVY & ROYAL MARINES CHARITY

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Located at

Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Old Portmouth

PO1 2HA

Located in the grounds of the church.