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'Topper' Thompson Memorial

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
532
Memorial Title:
'Topper' Thompson Memorial
Commemorating:
Liam Paul Thompson
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
27 April 1994
Description:
Rectangular-shaped stone plaque reclined on a large plinth surrounded by metal railings. A painted portrait appears on the front face of the plinth.
Inscription(s):
In Memory Of | TOPPER THOMPSON | MURDERED BY BRITISH DEATH SQUAD'S | 27th APRIL 1994 | DEEPLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN | ERECTED BY HIS FRIENDS
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Location Address:
Springfield Park, Whiterock ??, Upper Springfield, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT13 3PY
Location Guide:
At the furthest end (top end) of Springfield Park from the Springfield Road. Where the street ends the monument is next to the last house on the street.
Map Grid Ref:
IJ305743
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 330527, Y: 374315
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Civilian
Physical Type:
Memorial Stone
Physical Materials:
Stone Marble, Brick, Metal Iron
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
'His Friends'
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
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First Viewed:
09 January 2009
Last Viewed:
09 January 2009
Photographs:
Comments:
Both the plaque and the painted portrait are faded from the weather. The front railings were slightly bent having possibly been hit by a car.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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