Memorial

Farnworth

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Current Location

Farnworth Park, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7PE, England

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SD 73683 06168

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Allegory (eg: Victory)
WMR Reference Number: 2099
Description: Three stepped octagonal base surmounted by square base, plinth, tapered column and figure of Victory. The figure stands blowing the trumpet of Fame in one hand and holds a laurel wreath in the other. Wreaths carved in relief at the top of each side of the colum. Coat of arms of the council is carved in relief at the base of the front face of the column.
Inscription: Front face: THEY DIED/ THAT WE/ MIGHT LIVE Other faces: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 587
Died: 587
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): J AND H PATTERSON (MANCHESTER), Sculptor
Maintenance History: 2008 May: two new bronze panels after a 2005 rededication. 2003 August 23: Report states that the bronze plaques have been stolen.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

16 November 1924

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

16 November 1924

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Rededicated

27 April 2005

HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER

Conservation

Components

Column

Made from: Stone - Stancliffe

Condition: Unknown

Sculpture

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Unknown

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