Memorial

Wish Tower Sun Lounge and Cafe (Lost)

Wish Tower Sun Lounge And Cafe (Prior to demolition)

Source: Copyright Rosalind Hodge

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 62455
Description: Rectangular tablet or plaque with black letters on a white background. Restaurant and adjoining sun lounge comprise a single storey structure constructed of brick, with glazed front and sides, on a site area of approximately 1,000 square metres.
Inscription: THE WISH TOWER SUN LOUNGE AND CAFE/ Opened by/ HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE/ on 29th July, 1961./ Erected by Eastbourne Corporation/ assisted by funds donated by/ Mr. Councillor Gilbert Foyle/ and his sons, Eric and John,/ in memory of the people of Eastbourne/ who were killed and injured during the War of/ 1939 - 1945/ and the fortitude of the people who resided/ in the Town during those years.

Sponsored By: Eastbourne Corporation, Councillor Gilbert Foyle, Eric Foyle, and John Foyle.
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Members of the Foyle family contributed c £70,000. ('Eastbourne Herald' 7 Jan. 2012)
Maintenance History: c. Oct. 2007 plaque was replaced after the original one was stolen. In 2011 the lease of the cafe was terminated, and the building was stated to be in poor condition. In Dec. 2011 it lost part of the roof in a storm. Eastbourne Borough Council propose to demolish the building.

Placed

c. October 2007

John Foyle.

Opened

29 July 1961

Duke of Devonshire