A striking memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard
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A striking memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 9 Nov 2023
The inscription reads: TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES WALTER FAIRHOLME, LIEUTENANT R.N. BORN JANY 10TH 1821 AFTER A CAREER OF ACTIVITY AND ENTERPRISE HE SAILED IN 1845 WITH SIR JOHN FRANKLIN IN H.M SHIP EREBUS. IN COMPANY WITH THE TERROR. BOTH SHIPS WERE ABANDONED AFTER HAVING COMPLETED THE DISCOVERY OF THE NORTH WEST PASSAGE. THE OFFICERS AND CREWS ALL PERISHED IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS. “THE DARKNESS IS PAST AND THE TRUE LIGHT NOW SHINETH.” I JOHN.II VER 8
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Image Location
Latitude
55.59941
Longitude
-2.732207