Memorial

55th West Lancashire Division

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Current Location

Above the arch supporting the West gallery in the South arm of the Eastern transept, Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 7AZ, England

OS Grid Reference

SJ 35383 89382

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast group
WMR Reference Number: 15148
Description: Sculptured sandstone group under a canopy which rests on a slightly projecting corbel table. The corbels represent the front elecvations of tanks. Culptured groups consists of an Angel with a cross and holding a Crown above a kneeling soldier. The Divisional Motto is in relief below the group. Memorial is flanked by a Union Flag and the flag of the 55th Division.
Inscription: THEY WIN OR DIE / WHO WEAR THE ROSE OF LANCASTER / FIFTY FIFTH DIVISION

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

History

Maker(s): WALTER HENRY GILBERT, Designer
LOUIS WEINGARTNER, Designer
MR W MEADOWS, Sculptor

Conservation

Components

Sculpture

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Further Information

Carter Postcard Collection