Memorial

Galashiels

Dedication Plaque

Source: Copyright Stuart Nicholson

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Current Location

Burgh Chambers, Cornmill Square, Galashiels, Ettrick And Lauderdale, Borders, TD1 3AD, Scotland

NT 49294 35956

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 56992
Description: Memorial consists of a peal tower and quarter-chiming clock in front of which is a plinth with a statue of a mounted mosstrooper or border reiver (known locally as The Reiver Monument). Behind the sculpture is the bronze panel of WW1 names set into the base of the tower, flanked by the two bronze panels for WW2 (1 on each side). To the right hand side of the memorial is a separate bronze plaque recording the dedication. Above the panel is a relief sculpture of the Angel of Peace holding a wreath in each hand. The clock has two illuminated dials glazed in pot opal glass, with automatic lighting apparatus, gun metal wheels and a bell frame for ten bells (but only four supplied). At 8pm every evening after the eighth strike the bells ring out the first four lines of 'Braw, Braw Lads', written originally by Robert Burns, as a daily tribute to the fallen of WW1 and WW2.
Inscription: WAR MEMORIAL/THE INSCRIBED STONE/LAID IN THE PRESENCE OF/HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES 3RD DECEMBER 1924/UNVEILED BY/FIELD MARSHAL EARL HAIG/OF BEMERSYDE/4TH OCTOBER 1925 Plaque: (Names arranged by regiment) Above plaque: 1914 FOR REMEMBRANCE 1918

Maker(s): Thomas J Clapperton FRBS, Sculptor
Sir Robert Lorimer ARA, RSA, Architect
David Sutherland, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 2008: A decision was made in July to silence the chiming of the bells between midnight and 7.15am as the noise was above permitted levels. However, locals protested at this and are seeking to reverse the decision.