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    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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    © WMR-1946

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    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)
    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.
    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

    Components

    Pedestal

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Sculpture

    Height: 2400MM


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Plaques / Panels with names

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    • THE SHREWSBURY CHRONICLE by N/A 23rd May 1919; 9th Oct 192010th Dec 1921; 26th Jan 1924; 2nd Feb 1924 Source: Media Library Published:N/A SHREWSBURY