Memorial details

Memorial type
Arch
District
Thurrock
Town
East Tilbury
County
Essex
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Rededicated
    Date: 27 April 2014
    Attended by: Canon Paul Robinson, Vicar of East Tilbury
  • Unveiled
    Date: July 1955
    Attended by: Undefined
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
22616

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Current location

Thomas Bata Memorial Park (opposite the old factory)
Princess Margaret Road
East Tilbury
Thurrock
Essex
RM18 8RB
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 68030 78414
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Five-tiered round archway structure of marble. Bronze sculpture in centre of arch of urn with eternal flame. Arch stands on marble plinth which bears inscription in carved lettering and names on bronze plaques; rough-hewn stone base.
Inscription
ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE OF/ THE BRITISH BATA SHOE CO LTD/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR FREEDOM/ 1939-1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Archer, Allan
Ashdown, Stanley
Barrett, Arthur
Belec, Jerome
Bing, Emily
Bloor, Richard
Bradd, Dennis
Brandon, Henry
Burch, George
Chaplin, George
See details for all 78 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 78
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 78
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Arch
    Measurements: depth C 1300MM, height C 4500MM, width C 3000MM
    Materials: Marble
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
Condition
History
2013: memorial deep cleaned and restored with financial contribution from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the local Welcom Form and Thurrock Council. New granite plaques were made to replace the original bronze ones with the addition of 12 names to the existing 69 on the memorial, making 81 names. The inscription was repainted and the steps and paving around the Memorial have also been replaced. The work was completed on Friday 8 November 2013 in time for the Remembrance Day service. 2008: The bronze flame was stolen circa January.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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