Memorial details

Memorial type
Allegory (eg: Victory)
District
Bolton
Town
Farnworth
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
J AND H PATTERSON (MANCHESTER) (Sculptor)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 16 November 1924
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Rededicated
    Date: 27 April 2005
    Attended by: HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER
  • Dedicated
    Date: 16 November 1924
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2099

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Current location

Farnworth Park
Farnworth
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL4 7PE
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 73683 06168
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three stepped octagonal base surmounted by square base, plinth, tapered column and figure of Victory. The figure stands blowing the trumpet of Fame in one hand and holds a laurel wreath in the other. Wreaths carved in relief at the top of each side of the colum. Coat of arms of the council is carved in relief at the base of the front face of the column.
Inscription
Front face: THEY DIED/ THAT WE/ MIGHT LIVE Other faces: (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ainsworth, E
Airey, J B
Aldred, A
Aldred, J
Allen, A
Allen, J E
Allen, R
Allen, T A
Almond, S
Almond, W E
See details for all 821 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 587
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 587
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Column
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Stancliffe
  • Sculpture
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
  • CENOTAPH
  • 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
2008 May: two new bronze panels after a 2005 rededication. 2003 August 23: Report states that the bronze plaques have been stolen.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • Council or Committee Minutes 08 January 1924
  • Book giving biographies of those from Farnworth and Kearsley who were killed in the First World War
  • The Journal 21 November 1924 p10
  • Unveiling Programme/ Order of Service 16 November 1924 Original held in the Department of Printed Books, Imperial War Museum 26(42y.2):36[FARNWORTH]/3 K3888

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