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    Memorial

    Knutsford WW1 and WW2, originally H Baronian sculpture

    Sculpture

    Source: Copyright Derek Empson

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    Current Location

    British Red Cross Headquarters, Northwich Road, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Cheshire, WA16 0AW, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 74316 78632

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast figure
    WMR Reference Number
    70659
    Description
    Cast figure standing on a rough hewn stone plinth with plaque on 6 o'clock face. Original inscription may have been covered over. Sculpted figure in the likeness of Haron Baronian, a soldier in WW1 Battle Dress with his left hand shielding his eyes. (See also WMR 78996)
    Inscription
    Original inscription unknown. Pre-2018 inscription: 1914 - 1918 / 1939 - 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • Sir Hamo Thorneycroft, Sculptor

    Sponsor Type
    private
    Sponsored By
    Family of Mr Haron Baronian commissioned the statue in his likeness.
    Maintenance History
    2018: New black polished granite plinth replaced previous stone plinth and dedicatory plaque. See WMR 78996.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1922

    Previous Location(s)

    • Booths Hall, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

      Year of move

      1970s

      Reason for move

      Memorial was moved from private residence to the grounds of Booths Hall. It was then moved again to a private residence.

  • Brae Cottage, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

    Year of move

    1930

    Reason for move

    The Baronian family sold Brae Cottage

  • Components

    Sculpture

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Lost


    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Lost


    • https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/haron-baronian-252785 - accessed 17 May 2022
    • www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/260385/ - accessed 17 May 2022