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    Memorial

    Catford Central Boys School Evacuee Murals

    Catford Central Boys School Evacuee Murals

    Source: Sayers Croft

    1/2

    Current Location

    In the Grade II listed Dining Hall, Sayers Croft Field Centre, Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst, Waverley, Surrey, GU6 7SS, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 090 400

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    Type of Memorial
    Mosaic or mural
    WMR Reference Number
    23559
    Description
    TWO MURALS. ONE DEPICTS WINTER LIFE AND ONE DEPICTS SUMMER LIFE AT THE SCHOOL DURING THE WW2. EACH MURAL MOUNTED WITHIN A WOODEN FRAME. WINTER MURAL SHOWS PLAYING OUTDOORS; PLAYING CARDS; SEARCHLIGHTS; A ROBIN; NURSE'S INSPECTION; THEATRE; CATEEN; CLASSROOM; FATEHR CHRISTMAS; CINEMA; FOOTBALL PITCH; AN OWL. SUMMER MURAL SHOWS VARIOUS SPORTS; EVACUEE AND HIS PARENTS; CHURCH ATTENDANCE; SHOWERING; FARM HELP; AIRCRAFT SMOKE TRAILS FROM OVERHEAD BATTLE. IN THE CENTRE OF EACH MURAL IS THE SCHOOL CREST.
    Inscription
    (none)
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Maker(s)
    • Mr Len Davies, Designer

    Maintenance History
    Sept 1998: Repositioned from above the serving counter, and moved to opposite side of the dining hall. 2001: Restoration and protection of murals completed. June 2003: Re-dedication ceremony. January 2007: Dining Hall became Grade II listed

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    Spring 1942

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Rededicated

    June 2003

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Unveiled

    1st September 1998

    MAYOR OF LEWISHAM

    Custodian
    SAYER CROFT EVACUEE GROUP

    Components

    Mural

    Height: c1800 mm

    Width: c1800 mm


    Made from: Paint - Oil


    Condition: Good


    Frame

    Height: c1800 mm

    Width: c1800 mm


    Made from: Wood, Glass


    Condition: Good


    • War Memorials Trust WM105 http://www.warmemorials.org/search-grants/?gID=382