David Oliphant


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Reference WMO/289326

Address:

Armstrong Building

Newcastle University

Queen Victoria Street

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

NE1 8QB

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Non freestanding
Location: Internal
Setting: Attached to a building/structure
Description: Board/Plaque/ Tablet
Materials:
  • Metal Brass
  • Timber Timber (any)
Lettering: Inscribed on a plaque
Conflicts:
  • Boxer Rebellion (1900-1901)
About the memorial: Brass plaque c.46cm x c.76cm mounted on wooden base. Plaque has elaborate wrought bronze edges. At the top is the crest of Armstrong College under a scroll bearing the motto of the college "Mens agitat molem" ("Mind moves matter"). The lettering is incised in upper case using fancy Roman lettering. It is in the King's Hall.
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David Oliphant/ Student 1894 - 1897/ Killed while assisting in the/ defence of the legations at Pekin [sic]/ July 1900

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