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Title'War Memorials' The Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
Admin/Biog HistoryStamp's research into war memorials, and the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) was extensive. Throughout Stamp's career he researched the subject for a variety of activities including scholarship, journalism, teaching, and exhibitions.

Stamp wrote a book titled 'The Memorial to the Missing of the Somme' for Mary Beard's series 'Wonders of the World'. The book describes the story of the building of the Somme memorial at Thiepval designed by Edwin Lutyens. It was published by Profile Books in 2006.

The publication was the insipiration for Stephen Wyatt's BBC Radio 4 play entitled 'Memorials to the Missing'.
DescriptionThis file includes material concerning Stamp's research for the book: Stamp, G. (2006) The memorial to the missing of the Somme. London: Profile Books. (Wonders of the world).

It also concerns the location of, and information contained within, original documents relating to the Somme memorial at Thiepval and Lutyens. It also concerns reproduction rights, and photographs for the publication.
Datec 1970s-2007
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Extent1 file
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