Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Eden
Town
Brough
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3037

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Current location

Memorial Hall
New Road
Brough
Eden
Cumbria
CA17 4BZ
England

OS Grid Ref: NY 79446 14531
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Richly illuminated Roll of honour executed in calligraphy in five columns: the centre column is WW1 dead and outer columns are those who served and returned-2 columns on each side. The Roll of Honour is decorated with gold floral borders, with wreaths in each corner. At the top a gold Latin cross is flagged by two Union Jack's. It is in a glazed wooden frame.
Inscription
Top BROUGH HELBECK 1914 1918 & BROUGH SOWERBY (Left-hand and right hand sides): To the Glory of God and in proud & affectionate/ recognition of brave and gallant service rendered/ during the Great War 1914-1918 by the Men who,/ in the Providence of God were permitted to return/ to their homes/ (Names) (Centre): TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN SACRED MEMORY of THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ HUMANITY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Abram, A
Alderson, D
Allerton, Gw
Allison, F
Allison, Tb
Allison, Tr
Bailey, Wh
Bainbridge, Geo.
Bell, H
Bell, T
See details for all 135 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 135
    Served and returned: 116
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, initial of forename, surname, regiment. decorations
    Order of information: Regiment THEN rank THEN surname
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: depth <5mm, height 800mm, width 1080mm
    Materials: Paper
  • Frame
    Measurements: depth 15mm, height 940mm, width 1200mm
    Materials: Wood, Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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