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    Memorial

    Preston - WW1

    Memorial

    Source: Copyright Matthew Lovelock

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    Current Location

    Cenotaph, Market Square, Preston, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 53989 29458

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    Type of Memorial
    Cenotaph
    WMR Reference Number
    544
    Description
    A cenotaph mounted onto a tall column. At the base of the column is a carved depiction of 'victory', with arms raised and holding laurel wreaths. There are small figures at the base representing those who died pleading for acceptance of their sacrifice. Surmounted by pediment which is supported by columns. There are also flag poles either side of the monument. Cherubs and swags of foliage at the top of the pillar.
    Inscription
    BE EVER MINDFUL OF THE MEN OF PRESTON/WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918 1939-1945/ THIS LAND INVIOLATE YOUR MONUMENT Outer face of west wall: BE EVER PROUD OF THE PEOPLE OF PRESTON WHO/ HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN CONFLICTS SINCE 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • George Longden and Son Ltd, Builder

    • MR EDWARD OWEN GRIFFITH, Mason

    • J W Singer and Sons Ltd, Founder / Foundry

    • HENRY ALFRED PEGRAM RA, Sculptor

    • Sir Giles Gilbert Scott ARA RA, Architect

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    PLANS IN EARLY 1980S TO SURROUND WITH RAILINGS.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    13 June 1926

    Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe of Scapa G.C.B. , O.M., G.C.V.O

    Components

    Pillar

    Height: 70FT


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: I

    List Entry: 1218458

    Base

    Height: 70FT

    Width: 40FT


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: I

    List Entry: 1218458

    • Departments HU 59781/WM1448
    • Unveiling Programme/ Order of Service 13th June 1926
    • AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN: BRITISH FIRST WORLD WAR MEMORIALS by BOORMAN, DEREK 139-140. Pg. 262-3. Source: Image Library NIWM Published:SESSIONS 1988 YORK
    • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) SCOTT RAN [142] (1-22)
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • BARRIER PLAN TO PROTECT CENOTAPH - Lancashire Evening Post - Preston Lancashire
    • CROWDS HONOUR BRAVE WAR DEAD - Evening Post - Monday November 12 1990
    • THEY ALL WENT TO HONOUR THE TOWNS WAR DEAD - Evening Post - 21 July 1926
    • The War Memorial is unvieled by the late Lord Jelicoe - Images -Evening Post - 13 June 1926
    • CAMPAIGN PRESERVES HONOUR OF WAR DEAD - Lancs. Evening Post - 21 July 1982
    • Document CNP/6/20 at Preston Archives- A Record of the Committees, Collectors and Subscribers to the Preston War Memorial Fund
    • "Preston War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218458. Accessed 7 October 2024.