Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Pendle
Town
Colne
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54737

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Current location

In storage. Site formerly Colne library.
Providence Independent Methodist Church
Albert Rd
Colne
Pendle
Lancashire
BB8 0AQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 88768 40034
Denomination: Methodist

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Previous locations
  • Providence Indpendent Methodist Chapel (redundant)
    Waterside
    Colne
    Pendle
    Lancashire
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Methodist
Description
Wall mounted framed and glazed roll of honour. Reproduction of the 'scrap of paper', the treaty of 1831 guaranteeing the independence and neutrality of Belgium. The names are listed in two columns, on either side of the roll. The names of those who died are in bold. The names are inscribed within illustrations of scrolls. A decorative border edges the scroll, made up of oak leaves and representations of the various countries on the Allied side.
Inscription
CENTRE: The Roll of Honour/ Men who have answered their Country's call in defence of a "Scrap of Paper."/ Providence Sunday School,/ Waterside. LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDES: (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 145
    Served and returned: 127
    Died: 18
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename,decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
  • Frame
    Measurements: height 795mm, width 785mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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