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    Memorial

    Wigan Grammar School - WW2

    Wigan Grammar School - WW2

    Source: Copyright Rev David Long

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    Current Location

    In a side corridor next to a row of boards recording the former school's Scholarships, Head Masters, etc. The building is the former Grammar School, occupied by the NHS since 2002. The Grammar School itself closed in 1972 and the buildings (Grade 2 listed by Historic England since 1997) became Mesnes High School until 1989, and then the Mesnes Building of Wigan College. IWM 61683, the former Grammar School's Boer War Memorial, at IWM 27475 (WW1) are also at this location. , Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre, Parsons Walk, Wigan, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1RU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 58012 06185

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    27483
    Description
    Rectangular, carved wooden board, in three sections beneath a triangular pediment. School crest with date of foundation (1597) carved top centre between the war's dates. Inscription beneath this and then the names on the three boards: an additional board is affixed to the lower edge of the frame cand carries a further dedication. All lettering is gilt and raised.
    Inscription
    1939 1945./ IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE OLD BOYS OF THIS/ SCHOOL WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR./ (Names)/ "AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN, AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM."
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    62
    Died
    62
    Information shown
    surname, initials
    Order of names
    surname
    Maintenance History
    c2011: Memorial located in converted building on site of old school. c2000: Wigan Grammar School premises acquired by Wigan Health Services, board to be relocated on site.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    18th February 1949

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Previous Location(s)

    • Wigan Grammar School, Parsons Walk, Wigan, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1RU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 58012 06185

    Year of move

    1936

    Reason for move

    The original Grammar School buildings were demolished and new ones built on the same site.

    Components

    Board

    Height: 900MM

    Width: 990MM

    Depth: 50MM


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    • War Memorials Trust WM5021