Memorial

Grimsby

East Elevation

Source: Copyright Lincolnshire Family History Society

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Current Location

Adjacent to Merchant Seamen and Fishermen memorial (63919)., Nun's Corner., Junction of the A1423 and Eastwood Avenue, Grimsby, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 5BD, England

OS Grid Reference

TA 26541 07882

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 34925
Description: Cenotaph adorned with crossed flags in relief on faces 1 and 3, and laurel wreaths in relief on faces 2 and 4 . Incised inscription on all faces picked out in black. Stainless steel plaque with additional inscription mounted on face 4. Whole sits on three-stepped grey granite base in a memorial garden.
Inscription: Face 1: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO DIED Face 2: MCMXIV/ MCMXVIII/ MCMXXXIX/ MCMXLV Face 3: PRO PATRIA Face 4: 1914/ 1918/ 1939/ 1945 Face 4 Plaque: & ALL THOSE OTHER MEN AND WOMEN/ FROM GREAT GRIMSBY/ WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN/ THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): Messrs William Kirkpatrick Ltd of Trafford Park, Manchester, Mason
Costs: £2500
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Money raised by public subscription and an anonymous donor.
Maintenance History: 1962: Painted lettering replaced with black rubber letters. 2007: North East Lincolnshire Council applied for a grant of around £2000 for the purpose of cleaning and repointing. 2008: Restoration work was carried out.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

18 September 1921

Deputy Mayor Cllr Franklin Thornton, The Mayor Cllr Joseph Henry Curry, local officials and clergy

Conservation

Custodian: North East Lincolnshire Council

Components

Cenotaph