Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
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Ryde Cemetery

Mr Francis Newman

Title: Mr
Forenames: Francis
Surnames: Newman
Date of Death: 30/03/1904
Burial Date: 02/04/1904
Age at Death Years: 73
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG 027 C2
Plot Number: Ryde Old Cemetery Section K Plot 1660a
Grave Description: Simple marble cross, which would have been standing on a three-part plinth. Lead lettering. The bar of the cross has a central motif, two circles around a double bar cross, with the words IN HOC SIGNO VINCES between the two circles (Spring 2005).

Cross and plinth restored (2017).

The motto translates "In this sign you will conquer"; vinco -is, vici victum vincere has also the meaning of 'to conquer'. The motto is attributed to Constantine, who had a vision of the cross with crossed spears before a battle, and in this instance could be transltaed as 'shall win', since it is a promise of victory in the battle of the following day. So the motto can be translated - In this emblem/sign you shall win.

Grave Condition: Superb
Grave Condition Description: Cross broken from the plinth and now in two pieces (Spring 2005).

Restored 2017, now excellent condition.

Other Information: Francis Newman was the Town Surveyor for Ryde, and was responsible for laying out the second extension of the cemetery in 1881; these original plans are held by Bereavement Services. He was also involved in the first extension of the cemetery in 1862, as a member of the Burial Board; he also designed the Cemetery Chapels and Lodge. He died at St Paul's, St Thomas' Street, Ryde.

Old Website Grave ID: 806

Inscription:

Cross
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

Top plinth
IN MEMORIAM

Middle plinth
FRANCIS NEWMAN
DIED MARCH 30 1904
AGED 73 YEARS

Bottom plinth
AND OF ANN ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
PASSED AWAY MAY 17 1908
AGED 80 YEARS

Photographs:

Janette Gregson
Francis Newman (Spring 05)
Photographer: Janette Gregson
Janette Gregson
Francis Newman (Spring 05)
Photographer: Janette Gregson
Kate MacDonell
F & A Newman Jan 2018
Photographer: Kate MacDonell

Related Documents:

PDF file: Death notice
PDF file: Funeral

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