Memorial
Blackburn - WW1 Book of Remembrance
Current Location
Blackburn Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY, England
OS Grid Reference
SD 68194 28282
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 62473
- Description
- Large wooden board with a pediment and the Blackburn coat of arms surrounded by a wreath. These are supported by four Corinthion columns and a glass case in between containing the book of remembrance. A panel each side of the columns gives the dedication.
- Inscription
- 1914 IN REMEMBRANCE 1918 On left side: TO LIVE/ IN HEARTS/ WE LEAVE/ BEHIND/ IS NOT/ TO DIE. On right side: GREATER LOVE/ HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE FOR/ HIS FRIENDS.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 3111
- Died
- 3111
- Information shown
- surname,forename,decorations
- Order of names
- surname
- Additional Information
- Details of name list not known/partially known
- Maintenance History
- Recently examined to see if affected by central heating.
Components
- Board
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Book
Made from: Leather
Condition: Good