Memorial

The Crewe Reservists' Memorial

Rear face of memorial.

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Centre of park. In front of site of pavilion which burnt down caused by arson attack in 1970., Queens Park, Victoria Avenue, Crewe, Crewe And Nantwich, Cheshire, CW2 7SB, England

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SJ 68729 55629

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Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 2781
Description: Boer War soldier standing to attention with rifle and bush hat, surmounting tall Ionic capped column mounted on square moulded pedestal with pediment. North facing pediment has arms of Borough of Crewe with motto 'Never Behind', below the dates 1899 1902. Name plaques on all four faces. Two stone lions at base. Originally there was a bronze model of a railway locomotive and tender, named King Edward VII, at the base. Resting on rails supported by 19 sleepers and weighed over 2 cwt.
Inscription: 1899. 1902 /(Names)

War: Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Number Commemorated: 469
Served: 443
Died: 26
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment, decorations
Additional Information: Details of name list not known/partially known

Maker(s): Joseph Whitehead & Sons of Westminster, Manufacturer
Railway Staff, Builder
Costs: £1,050
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Dr. James Atkinson (President of the Memorial Fund). Organising various fundraising activities plus public subscriptions
Maintenance History: Grade II listed. The model of a locomotive designed by FW Webb, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London & North Western Railway, and made by PH Lightfoot, was removed and is now used for special displays in Crewe and Nantwich.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

8 August 1903

Lord Stalbridge (Chairman of the L.&N. W. Railway Co. ), Dr Atkinson and local dignitaries

Dedicated

8 August 1903

Lord Bishop of Chester, Major Whale and other local dignitaies

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