Title:

Gentleman

Military Rank:

Colonel

First Name:

Thomas

Last Name:

Rainsborough

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Not known

Inscription:

For really I think that the poorest he that is in England has a life to live as the greatest he. Colonel Rainsborough 1647

Allegiance:

Parliamentarian

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

Relatively recently installed and inside the church building

Memorial Notes:

Rainsborough was involved in the Putney debates. The church also has a permanent exhibition about the debates. Images of these information boards are included in this memorial entry.