Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Bury
Town
Prestwich
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1951
    Attended by: John Coatman, former North Regional Controller of the B.B.C.
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
23006

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Current location

St Mary the Virgin Church
Church Lane
Prestwich
Bury
Greater Manchester
M25 1AJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 81100 03686
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Bronze Plaque commemorating the ringing of the church bells in celebration of the victory at El Alamein. They were broadcast around the world as part of a "Bells round Britain" programme on BBC radio.
Inscription
TO COMMEMORATE THE WORLD BROADCAST / BY THE / PRESTWICH PARISH CHURCH BELLS / FOR THE EL ALAMEIN VICTORY - NOV. 15TH 1942. / RINGERS / (names listed)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • 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
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 200MM, width 330MM
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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