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Memorial
ID No.: |
532 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Commissioned
By: |
'His Friends' |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
09 January 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
09 January 2009 |
Photographs: |
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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 |
