Memorial details

Memorial type
Composite
District
Stoke On Trent
Town
Burslem
County
Staffordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
C G COWLESHAW (Architect)
C WALLETT (Sculptor)
W & R MELLOR (Mason)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 11 November 1921
    Attended by: Rev. A. Williams, rector of Burslem
  • Dedicated
    Date: Before 11th November 1946
    Attended by: Rev. W. Hewitt (Curate-in-charge of St. John's Parish Church)
  • Unveiled
    Date: Before 11th November 1946
    Attended by: Mrs. D. Baskeyfield (Mother of Lance-Sergeant J. D. Baskeyfield V.C.)
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11 November 1921
    Attended by: Earl of Dartmouth PC KCB
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2033

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Current location

In the square.
Swan Square
Burslem
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 2AA
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 86946 49819
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Cenotaph with inset life-sized figure of soldier in high relief in niche. Soldier rests on arms reversed, bareheaded. Helmet rests at his feet. Carved wreaths on three other faces of cenotaph, with latin cross about wreath on rear face. Arms of Burslem carved in relief at top of front face.
Inscription
(6 O'CLOCK FACE): 1914 - 1918 (9 O'CLOCK FACE): THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE (12 O'CLOCK FACE): BURSLEM'S/ MEMORIAL TO HER/ HEROIC SONS/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945 (3 O'CLOCK FACE): THEY DIED/ THAT/ WE MIGHT LIVE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cenotaph
    Measurements: depth 2400MM, height 5000MM, width 2400MM
    Materials: Stone
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • FIRST WORLD WAR MEMORIAL
  • 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
1990: FIELD WORK REPORT IDENTIFIES THAT THE FRAME AROUND THE FIGURE IS FLAKING. ALSO SEVERAL NUMERALS HAVE LOST THEIR SHARP EDGES. CONDITION STILL VERY GOOD (SEE PHOTOS)
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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