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    Memorial

    Bray - WW1 and WW2

    Bray - WW1 and WW2

    Source: Copyright Shirley Hitchcock

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    Current Location

    Junction of the High Street (B3028) and Ferry End Road., Ferry End Road, Bray, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2AS, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 90212 79540

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    7906
    Description
    Pectoral cross of Cuthbert on an octagonal pillar that surmounts a pedestal on a two step base. Tablet at front bears WW2 inscription. Surrounded on all four sides by granite cobbles and enclosed by a metal chain fence suspended on wooden posts.
    Inscription
    Pedestal 6 o'clock face: LEST WE FORGET / 1914 - 1919 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER / (Names) Pedestal 9 o'clock face: (Names) Pedestal 12 o'clock face: (Names) Pedestal 3 o'clock face: (Names) Tablet: 1939 - 1945 / (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    72
    Died
    72
    Information shown
    Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment.
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    27
    Died
    27
    Information shown
    Forename initials, surname.
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname.
    Maker(s)
    • Mr West Neve (Chairman of The War Memorial Committee), Architect

    • Messrs G Rowsell and Son of St Lukes Road, Maidenhead., Builder

    • Lamb and Company of All Saints Avenue, Maidenhead., Builder

    Costs
    £200 to £300 probably £263
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Sponsored By
    Parishoners
    Maintenance History
    Cleaned September 1990.

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    22nd March 1920

    Bishop of Oxford

    Custodian
    Bray Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: c. 2000mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Pedestal

    Height: 1265mm

    Width: 1034mm

    Depth: 1034mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Width: 3128mm

    Depth: 2900mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Tablet

    Height: 940mm

    Width: 434mm

    Depth: 60mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    • Maidenhead Advertiser: 16th February 1921; 20th December 1922; 24th March 1920