Memorial

Ducie Avenue Central School, Manchester

Ducie Avenue Central School

Source: Copyright Peter Bradley

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Current Location

In the main Hall., The Manchester Academy, Moss Lane East, Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 4PX, England

SJ 84603 95788

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 43943
Description: Carved oak board with red and black inscription. Roses and oak leaves carved at the top of the board with an enamelled bee above them. Central panel framed by roses and leaves. Beneath the commemoration are the name sin three columns: the commemoration and the initial letters of each name are in red.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE OLD BOYS OF/ DUCIE AVENUE CENTRAL/ SCHOOL WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1919/ (Names)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 124
Died: 124
Information shown: surname, initials, regiment (in two cases)
Order of names: surname
Additional Information: The regiment is given to distinguish which A Smith was which.

Maintenance History: 1998/9: Restored for the opening of the building it is now in by the HRH Prince of Wales

In the entrance foyer.This school used to be known as Ducie Council School, City Academy, Lloyd St North, Moss Side, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
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