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Memorial details

Memorial type
Painting / Print
District
Amber Valley
Town
Heanor
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 19 June 1923
    Attended by: Major H. J. Humphrys D.S.O., M.C.
  • Dedicated
    Date: June 1923
    Attended by: UNKNOWN
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
14286

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Current location

In the former school hall.
South East Derbyshire College
Mundy Street
Heanor
Amber Valley
Derbyshire
DE75 7DZ
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 43526 46343
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A triptych in oil on canvas within wooden frames and reinforced glass. Central panel depicts a classical scene with Roman portico and figures representing Faith, Justice, Charity, Fortitude and Hope. Children of the present generation are seated at the feet of the figure of Charity. They are supported by heroes, martyrs and warrior saints, with names of the fallen on a tablet in the foreground; left-hand side panel depicts a group of soldiers in different uniforms in the field of battle with the night sky illuminated by a burning church in the background; right-hand side panel depicts a group of women at home with the night sky illuminated by the moon behind a church tower.
Inscription
PRO PATRIA/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 56
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 56
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Frame
    Measurements: depth -, height 2800mm, width 3020mm
    Materials: Wood, Glass
  • Painting
    Measurements: height 2800mm, width 3020mm
    Materials: Paint - Oil, Canvas
Listing information
  • SOUTH EAST DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
  • 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
In 1949/1950, the paintings were restored. The work that was done to them is unknown. In 1961, reinforced glass was placed in front of the memorial to protect it when the hall was converted into a gymnasium. In 2007, the paintings show flaking surface, though the image and text are legible, and by July 2009, parts of the paintings were cracked with the paint continuing flaking off. Also in 2009, report received that the Council are considering refurbishment or demolition of building.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • The Heanor & District Local History Society: www.heanorhistory.org.uk/heanor-grammar-school-war-memorials/
  • Willsdon, Clare A. P. Mural Painting in Britain 1840-1940: Image and Meaning. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, p. 290.
  • Martin, Simon. The Mythic Method: Classicism in British Art 1920-1950. Chichester: Pallant House Gallery, 2016, p. 26.

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