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    Memorial

    HMS Rascal

    Memorial

    1/1

    Current Location

    In committee room upstairs, Municipal Offices, Lewin Street, Middlewich, Congleton, Cheshire, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 700 660

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    © WMR-57432

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    57432
    Description
    Shield shaped board with ship's logo of an anchor entwinned in a rope topped with a jewelled crown in the centre
    Inscription
    On Board: SIG OFF MAG ADM MAG BRIT On Plaque: Presented by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Middlewich U.D.C. For the adoption of HMS RASCAL WARSHIP WEEK February 1942 (Exact line spacing unknown)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Sponsor Type
    corporate
    Maintenance History
    The building was erected as a Mechanics Institute in the 1860s and became offices following the demolition of the Town Hall. Only part of it is now council owned and the committee room is accessible only by request.

    Previous Location(s)

    • Town Hall, Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Congleton, Cheshire, England

      OS Grid Reference

      SJ 700 660

      Reason for move

      Building demolished

    Custodian
    District Council

    Components

    Board

    Height: 900mm

    Width: 450mm


    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good