Memorial

Bolton

Bolton Town War Memorial

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Current Location

Victoria Square, Bolton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 9TA, England

SD 71660 09170

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 2051
Description: Arch with flanking groups of figures representing 'Struggle' on one side and 'Sacrifice' on the other. A cross is mounted at the centre of the arch. 'Struggle' depicts a seated female figure representing Peace who tries to restrain a semi-nude young male figure who is crouched in her lap and is anxious to be released from her grip. Peace is clothed in a shawl and looks ahead as she holds the male by the upper arms. The male figure looks up to Peace as he strains for release. 'Sacrifice' depicts the seated female figure of Peace with arms outstretched as the semi-male youth lies dead across her lap. The head of the young male is tipped back over her left knee and Peace looks down into his face.
Inscription: 12 O'Clock Face: TELL YE YOUR CHILDREN/ OUR BROTHERS DIED TO WIN A BETTER/ WORLD OUR PART MUST BE TO STRIVE/ FOR TRUTH GOODWILL AND PEACE THAT/ THEIR SELF-SACRIFICE BE NOT IN VAIN/ LEST WE FORGET 6 O'Clock face: 1914-1919/ 1939-1945/ IN UNDYING MEMORY OF THE MEN/ AND WOMEN OF BOLTON WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ 1939-1945

Maker(s): MR WALTER MARSDEN, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 1924: Design submitted by A J Hope, a local architect. A competition was launched to design the figurative sculpture. 1921, April: Meeting with Mayor to discuss commissioning a memorial. 1920: memorial proposed.

Unveiled

14 July 1928

EARL (17TH) OF DERBY