Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Tower Hamlets
Town
Globe Town, Bethnal Green
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11 November 1948
    Attended by: Mr. L.B. Bailey
  • Dedicated
    Date: 11 November 1948
    Attended by: Reverend Prebendary S. L. Sarel, M.A.
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Lost
Lost
WM Reference
82931

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Previous locations
  • The memorial was located in the Vestibule at the Main Entrance to the Town Hall.
    8
    Bethnal Green Town Hall
    Patriot Square
    Globe Town
    Bethnal Green
    Tower Hamlets
    Greater London
    E2 9NF
    England

    OS Grid Ref: TQ 34943 83065
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
A right-angled Oaken Seat placed in a corner of the Vestibule, surmounted by an Oaken Frame containing a Leaded-Light Panel illuminated by concealed lighting. The Panel bears the United Services Badge and an inscription.
Inscription
IN MEMORIAM / 1939-1945 / (Names) / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Artus, E
Baker, E
Fenn, G W
Fern, J
Gurling, E A
Luck, J L
Pleydell, A J
Rose, W J
Walsh, M W
Woodroffe, W
See details for all 10 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initials, surname, service, rank, regiment
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Brandon, S. R.. Memorandum, "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS. BETHNAL GREEN BRANCH. TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL'S OFFICIAL STAFF. STAFF WAR MEMORIAL.". 1 November 1948. In cuttings at 082.3., Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives, 277 Bancroft Road, Mile End. E1 4DQ.

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