Memorial

Ironbridge - WW1 and WW2

Source: Copyright Jacqueline Burrows

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Current Location

On the pavement adjacent to the Iron Bridge., Ironbridge, Tontine Hill, Ironbridge, Wrekin, Shropshire, TF8 7AG, England

OS Grid Reference

SJ 67268 03434

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 1946
Description: Three steps lead up to a square base surmounted by a life sized figure of a soldier in full marching order Three bronze plaques on the base bear the dedications and names of those who died in WW1 and WW2.
Inscription: 3 o'clock face: IN GRATEFUL/ AND UNDYING MEMORY/ OF THE VALIANT MEN/ OF IRON BRIDGE/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ WE THANK OUR GOD UPON/ EVERY REMEMBRANCE OF YOU 9 o'clock face: (Names) 12 o'clock face: THE CHURCH CLOCK WAS/ ILLUMINATED AS A MEMORIAL/ TO THE FOLLOWING MEN OF/ IRONBRIDGE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE 1939-1945 WAR./ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 53
Died: 53
Information shown: Surname, forename.
Order of names: Surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Surname, forename.
Order of names: Surname.

History

Maker(s): Mr Arthur G Walker RA, Sculptor
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: MEMORIAL MOVED FROM ORIGINAL SITE TO A SITE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD

Ceremonies

Unveiled

08th March 1924

COL A N B GARRETT DL CBE TD JP

Conservation

Components

Pedestal

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

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Ironbridge - WW1 and WW2

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Ironbridge - WW1 and WW2

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Memorial Details

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History

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Conservation

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