Memorial details

Memorial type
Mosaic or mural
District
Waverley
Town
Ewhurst
County
Surrey
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War - civilians
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: Spring 1942
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Rededicated
    Date: June 2003
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1st September 1998
    Attended by: MAYOR OF LEWISHAM
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
23559

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Current location

In the Grade II listed Dining Hall
Sayers Croft Field Centre
Cranleigh Rd
Ewhurst
Waverley
Surrey
GU6 7SS
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 090 400
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
TWO MURALS. ONE DEPICTS WINTER LIFE AND ONE DEPICTS SUMMER LIFE AT THE SCHOOL DURING THE WW2. EACH MURAL MOUNTED WITHIN A WOODEN FRAME. WINTER MURAL SHOWS PLAYING OUTDOORS; PLAYING CARDS; SEARCHLIGHTS; A ROBIN; NURSE'S INSPECTION; THEATRE; CATEEN; CLASSROOM; FATEHR CHRISTMAS; CINEMA; FOOTBALL PITCH; AN OWL. SUMMER MURAL SHOWS VARIOUS SPORTS; EVACUEE AND HIS PARENTS; CHURCH ATTENDANCE; SHOWERING; FARM HELP; AIRCRAFT SMOKE TRAILS FROM OVERHEAD BATTLE. IN THE CENTRE OF EACH MURAL IS THE SCHOOL CREST.
Inscription
(none)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Mural
    Measurements: height c1800 mm, width c1800 mm
    Materials: Paint - Oil
  • Frame
    Measurements: height c1800 mm, width c1800 mm
    Materials: Wood, Glass
Listing information
  • COMBINED DINING HALL AND KITCHEN AT SAYERS CROFT
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
History
Sept 1998: Repositioned from above the serving counter, and moved to opposite side of the dining hall. 2001: Restoration and protection of murals completed. June 2003: Re-dedication ceremony. January 2007: Dining Hall became Grade II listed
Costs

Comments: The murals were painted by a group of the school boys, with assistance from members of staff. c £4500 for renovation and protection of murals.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
SAYER CROFT EVACUEE GROUP
Reference

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