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    Memorial

    Bridgwater

    8.4.92

    Source: Copyright 8.4.92

    1/10

    Current Location

    In centre of fenced garden, King Square, Bridgwater, Sedgemoor, Somerset, TA6 3DG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 29853 37149

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    Type of Memorial
    Allegory (eg: Victory)
    WMR Reference Number
    1396
    Description
    Female figure of 'civilization' holding the world encircled by emblems of peace and commerce and treading demons of war underfoot. Surmounting massive plinth.
    Inscription
    IN HONOUR OF THE MEN/ OF BRIDGWATER WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
    War
    Falklands Conflict (1982)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname
    War
    Korean War (1950-1953)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    364
    Died
    364
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    113
    Died
    113
    Information shown
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • W MORRIS ART BRONZE FOUNDRY, Founder / Foundry

    • JOHN ANGEL RA, Sculptor

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    25th September 1924

    FM The Earl of Cavan KP GCB GCMG GCVO GBE

    Components

    Pedestal

    Height: 1600M

    Width: 1400MM

    Depth: 1400MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Figure

    Height: 2000MM


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    • Carter Postcard Collection WM2993 http://www.warmemorials.org/search-grants/?gID=514