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    Memorial

    Gedling Memorial Hall - WW1

    Gedling Memorial Hall - WW1

    Source: Copyright Edward Jayamaha

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    Current Location

    Junction of Main Road and Arnold Lane, Gedling Memorial Hall, Main Road, Gedling, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4HA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 61897 42450

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    Type of Memorial
    Hall / Institute
    WMR Reference Number
    38766
    Description
    Solid brick built structure surmounted by a Celtic style wheel cross. Foundation stone by the door badly worn, replacement plaque above replicates wording. Inside is board bearing names of the fallen.
    Inscription
    (FOUNDATION STONE AND REPLICA PLAQUE) FOUNDATION STONE/ LAID BY/ HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF PORTLAND K.G./ 26 JULY 1924/ THIS HALL WAS GIVEN IN MEMORY/ OF THE FALLEN 1914 - 1918/ BY LT COLONEL W.H. BLACKBURN (BOARD) IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    54
    Died
    54
    Information shown
    Surname, initials
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    Additional Information
    Report on unveiling and dedication says 56 names (and lists them)
    Maker(s)
    • Mr. W. R. Gleave, A.R.I.B.A., Architect

    Ceremonies

    Foundation Stone

    26th July 1924

    Duke of Portland (Masonic Provincial Grand Master)

    Opened

    30th April 1925

    Lord Manvers

    Components

    Hall

    Made from: Brick


    Condition: Good


    Board

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


    Nottingham Evening Post - Monday 28 July 1924 GIFT TO GEDLING. A MEMORIAL HALL TO BE ERECTED.
  • Beeston Gazette and Echo - Saturday 02 May 1925 GEDLING'S WAR MEMORIAL. New Church Hall Opened by Lord Manvers. Colonel Blackburn's Generosity.