Memorial

Crewe

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Current Location

Square beside library, opposite municipal buildings, Library, Earle St, Crewe, Crewe And Nantwich, Cheshire, CW1, England

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SJ 709 557

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Allegory (eg: Victory)
WMR Reference Number: 2232
Description: BASE SURMOUNTED BY PEDESTAL SURMOUNTED BY FIGURE OF BRITTANIA STANDING ON CHAINS AND HOLDING TRIDENT AND PALM. NAME PLAQUES AND TABLETS PLACED ON BASE OF MEMORIAL AND ON A RAISED WALL BUILT AROUND THE MEMORIAL.
Inscription: FRONT: THIS STATUE WAS/ PLACED TO COMMEMORATE/ THE MEN OF CREWE/ WHO SEEKING THE/ WELFARE OF THEIR/ COUNTRY GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN SO DOING/ AND ARE NOW RESTING/ IN AND BEYOND/ THE SEAS/ LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS REVERSE: 1914 - 1918 PLAQUES: (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 34
Died: 34
Information shown: rank,regiment,forename

History

Maker(s): H H Martyn and Co., Founder / Foundry
WALTER HENRY GILBERT, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 2010: Memorial moved to a new location at Earle Street Library. Plaques removed and replaced. 2005: Designated a Grade II listed monument. Plans to relocate Nov 2004. Plans put on hold May 2006. Damage of vandalism in 2007

Ceremonies

Unveiled

14th June 1924

Gen Sir Ian Hamilton GCB GCMG DSO

Previous Location(s)

Market Sq, Crewe, Crewe And Nantwich, Cheshire, England

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Crewe

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