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In St. Kentigern's, Crosthwaite Parish Church, near Keswick, Cumbria.

Private John Mawson 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Fell at Magersfontein, 13th December 1899

Private Herbert White King's Own Scottish Borderers Killed at Karee Siding, 29th March 1900

Private Joseph Heywood St. John Ambulance Brigade Died at Estcourt, 25th August 1900




The same light fittings as in 1900? But not the same light bulbs!



…...The parcel of pipes and tobacco, recently sent out to Private Mawson, who was killed at Modder River, and subscribed amongst his comrades in the police force in the Penrith division, has this week been returned by the authorities in South Africa to the Penrith Police Station.

Mid-Cumberland and North Westmorland Herald, Saturday 10th February 1900

Extract from a letter home to Penrith, from Private J. C. Titterington, 2nd Coldstream Guards: -
……"No doubt the police of the Penrith division would be sorry to hear of the death of Private Mawson at Magersfontein. He was shot through the head when returning after a hard day's fight. I see by the "Herald" they had sent him out a parcel, but alas! poor fellow, he was not there to receive it as he had answered the "last roll-call," after his blood had stained the sand on the field of Magersfontein. He was well liked by all the troops who knew him, and like many more he died fighting bravely for his country."

Mid-Cumberland and North Westmorland Herald, Saturday 10th February 1900

Splendid memorial, very attractive Arts & Crafts style.

I had a lot of trouble with my camera then, just couldn't get sharp images. I'd been taking photos all day without a problem until I went in that church, so maybe the light wasn't good enough, but it wasn't dark enough for the flash to work.