Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Derby
Town
Derby
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
57641

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Current location

On brick wall at northern end of platform.
Platform 1
Derby Railway Station
Jn Railway Terrace And Midland Rd
Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 362 356
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • The works was next to Derby Midland Station
    between Railway Terrace
    London Rd and Deadmans La.
    No 16 Shop
    Midland Railway Locomotive Works
    Railway Terrace
    Derby
    Derby
    Derbyshire
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SK 365 355
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
A nowy-headed brass plaque on a wooden backboard. Wyvern crest of the Midland Railway Co on a roundel at the head over a decorative border. Inscription incised in upright capital lettering.
Inscription
ROLL OF HONOUR/ OF MEN FROM THIS SHOP/ WHO SERVED IN H. M. FORCES/ DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918./ (Names)/ + DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ No. 16 SHOP
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 17
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 615mm, width 370mm
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: height 680mm, width 440mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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