Gravestone of Robert Hastings and David Williams
Name/Title
Gravestone of Robert Hastings and David Williams
Date Made
1792
Medium and Materials
Stone
Public Description (About this object)
Gravestone of Robert Hastings (d. 16 February 1789 aged 40 years) and David Williams (d 31 May 1892 aged 39 years). Rectangular stone with a curved top, black top with a seated figure in relief at the top and engraved text on the main body. Both men were victuallers (food or beverage suppliers or a pub landlord) and from the parish of St Mary le Strand. Robert was married to Margaret, and after his death, Margaret remarried David Williams. The stone is affixed into the floor of the café in the crypt of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Inscription and Marks
Engraved on the memorial: Near this Place lie the Remains of Mr. ROBERT HASTINGS. Late of the Parish of St. Mary le Strand who died the 16.th day of February 1789, Aged 40 Years. Also lies interred the Body of Mr. DAVID WILLIAMS, Late of the above named Parish. who died the 31st. day of May 1792, Aged 39 Years.
Object number
SMITF.H.208