Memorials & Monuments
on the Isle of Wight
- Newport -
- Newport Literary Society memorial -

Location

30 Quay Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BA.

IWM War Memorials Archive Record

Link : War Memorials Archive Reference 40738
 
Historic England Listing Status

30 Quay Street is Listed Grade II. Since the Memorial Plaque forms part of the fixtures of the building, it is assumed to be covered by the Listing.
 
Description

A marble plaque in the entrance lobby to the original premises of the Literary Society, now (2004) Insurance offices. The building is not normally open to the public unless visiting on business.

The plaque was unveiled by the Mayor of Newport, Mr. Edward Munden, on Wednesday 2nd March 1921. The plaque was executed by Mr Frank Cooper.



Isle of Wight County Press, 5th March 1921.

Additional information from Ray Harrington

Memorial


 
Image courtesy of Ray Harrington