Memorial

Dartmouth Park

Memorial Insitu

Source: Copyright John Hale

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Current Location

Dartmouth Park, Reform Street, West Bromwich, Sandwell, West Midlands, B71 4AS, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 01121 91496

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 17517
Description: Parkland gifted to the town by the Earl of Dartmouth in recognition of the town's contribution to the war effort. Separately a pedestal surmounted by bronze winged female figure was added and is situated in the middle of the park. Decorative design and inscription are carved on pedestal. There is a small dedicatory plaque at the bottom part of the pedestal, with raised lettering in caps.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ "THEY LIVE WHOM WE CALL DEAD"/ THE FALLEN IN WORLD WAR II/ AND OTHER CONFLICTS

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Sponsored By: Earl of Dartmouth gifted the parkland whilst the allegory was erected by public subscription. The deeds of the park were presented by H.R.H. Prince of Wales to the Mayor of West Bromwich.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

June / July 1923

Earl of Dartmouth and H.R.H. Prince of Wales

Conservation

Components

Pedestal

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Unknown

Figure

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Unknown

Park

Made from: Plant Material

Condition: Good

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Dartmouth Park

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Dartmouth Park

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

Further Information