Memorial

Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School and Newchurch Grammar School - WW1

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Originally erected in the "central porch", Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, Glen Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7BL, England

SD 83702 21907

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 63067
Description: A memorial tablet of oak handsomely carved, with triangular pediment and a pillar either side. A large brass centre panel carries the dedication and names of the 37 former pupils who died in the Great War.
Inscription: "To the honour of the Old Boys of this/ School and the Newchurch Grammar/ School who died for their country in/ the Great War 1914-1918"/ Roll of Honour/ (35 original names later amended to read 37)/ Dulce et decorum est Pro Patria mori"

Unveiled

Saturday 15th October 1921

Unveiled by former headmaster, Mr T E Jackson "in the presence of a fairly large company of past and present pupils" and many local dignitaries.

Board

Height: 1650mm

Width: 1000mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good