Illuminated address
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1901
Materials
Ink on paper
Measurements
580 x 530 mm
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Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire
NT 832178.1
Summary
One of two illuminated addresses. Glazed in gilt frame. This illuminated address was presented to then Captain Lutley in May 1901 by the members of Bromyard Rural District Council. It was presented to celebrate the return of John Lutley from the Boer War in South Africa (1899-1902). He had returned home after being invalided by a fever.
Full description
One of two illuminated addresses, glazed in a gilt frame. This illuminated address was presented to then Captain Lutley in May 1901 by the members of Bromyard Rural District Council. It was presented to celebrate the return of John Lutley from the Boer War in South Africa (1899-1902). He had returned home after being invalided by a fever. The address is signed by the two chairmen, the vice chairman and clerk of the district council. The document itself is brightly illuminated and contains the coat of arms of John Talbot Lutley. A latin motto "Virtute Non Vi" is also present, this roughly translates to "by virtue, not by violence". The text on the address reads: "We the members of the Bromyard Rural District and of the Bromyard Board of Guardians beg to welcome you home from the War in South Africa and we congratulate you on having passed safely through the dangers and hardships of the campaign. It was with pride we heard Volunteered for active service. It was with sorrow and anxiety we heard of your being struck down by the terrible fever which has carried off so many of our brave countrymen. It is with joy that we welcome you home again and we trust that the rest and comforts of home life may soon restore you to good health"