Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Wyre
Town
Poulton Le Flyde
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
55004

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Current location

Main hall rear (east) wall.
Baines Sixth Form College
Highcross Rd
Poulton Le Flyde
Wyre
Lancashire
FY6
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 347 382
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Maroon leather bound book of remembrance. School crest on front of book. The opening page bears the main dedication and is illustrated with images of a memorial, books and a leaf design. The name of the school is written as if in a banner. The symbol of the school appears at the foot of the page. Certain of the letters of the dedication are in gothic style. On the following pages are the names, two columns on each page. Those who were killed in action or died on service are marked with a small cross. Names are handwritten onto card.
Inscription
OPENING PAGE: BAINES'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL/ POULTON LE FLYDE/ Old Boys and/ Masters of the School/ who served with/ His Majesty's Forces/ during the Great/ War 1914-1919 OTHER PAGES: (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 324
    Served and returned: 280
    Died: 44
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,decorations
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Book
    Measurements: height c 300mm
    Materials: Leather, Card
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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