Date:1851
Description:
Birmingham medal, c.1851
Diameter 42mm
The obverse features a view of St John's Church in Kenilworth, with the inscription 'WEST VIEW OF ST JOHN'S CHURCH, KENILWORTH'. Underneath is the name 'Dowler', probably referring to George Dowler, a brass manufacturer from Birmingham.
The reverse bears the inscription 'THE FIRST STONE/ OF THIS CHURCH/ WAS LAID BY/ THE Rt HONble BARON LEIGH/ ON AUG 19TH 1851' followed by the legend 'THEY THAT WORSHIP HIM/ MUST WORSHIP IN/ SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH/ John ChapT 4. Verse 24'. A hole has been pierced in the top for suspension although this is not part of the original design.
The Birmingham Gazette of 25 August 1851 ran a feature on the laying of the cornerstone. It stated that medals of the new church were made by Messrs Dowler and given to every schoolchild.
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Birmingham medal, c.1851 Diameter 42mm The obverse features a view of St John's Church in Kenilworth, ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M190.1916.1 (66/16349)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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