UNKNOWN WARRIOR

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 24 November 1938, Page 3

UNKNOWN WARRIOR

TO HAVE NEW GRAVE ! A PERPETUAL FLAME I'liy Air Mail—Special Correspondent 1 LONDON, 29th October. The Unknown Warrior" brought from France to lie among the most illustrious simple black stone is to give place to a more stately monument. During the past few years many strangers, who have come from afar as pilgrims to the shrine, have passed the inconspicuous tomb and have liad to be directed to it by the vergers. Now the Dean and Chapter of the Abbey, in concert with the Imperial War Graves Commission, have decided to raise a more worthy memorial. The advice of distinguished artists and architects has been sought, and already a design has been completed. Its most notable feature is provision for a niche wherein will burn a flame— perpetually to symbolise all that is eternal in mankind. Tile plans now proposed include the reetition of the existing black memorial stone. Indeed, it will form the topmost part of the new monument, the whole of which will be in keeping with architectural character of the nave of the abbey. It is expected that the plans will receive official approval soon. If no delay occurs, the monument should be ready fu • unveiling on Armistice Day next year.