{On the east face:}
In memory of Sir James John Hamilton Bart., 1876
The memory of the just is blessed.
{There are 3 more biblical quotations on the other three sides.}
W1, Portman Square
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Hamilton
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Hamilton
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