Memorial details

Memorial type
Bells or bell tower
District
Stratford On Avon
Town
Clifford Chambers
County
Warwickshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
John Taylor and Co (Founder / Foundry)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
19443

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Current location

St. Helen's Church
The Square
Clifford Chambers
Stratford On Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 8HT
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 19817 52120
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Existing 5 bells re-tuned with an additional new bell weighing 3cwt. 2 quarters & 22 pounds, 25.06 inches in diameter, cast by John Taylor & Co. of Loughborough. Associated dedication tablet.
Inscription
TO/ THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FROM THIS PARISH IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ THE FIVE ANCIENT BELLS IN/ THE TOWER WERE RE-TUNED/ AND THE SIXTH ADDED AS A/ PEACE BELL 4 OCTOBER 1946 +
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Bells
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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