Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Leeds
Town
Leeds
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
61578

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Current location

Leeds Discovery Centre
Carlisle Road
Leeds
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LB
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 309 325
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • Kirkstall Brewery Co. Ltd.
    Broad Lane
    Leeds
    Leeds
    West Yorkshire
    LS5 3RX
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SE 257 354
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Nowy-headed plaque with chamfered edges. Dates and "ROLL OF HONOUR" inscribed onto a banner in relief at top centre. Between company name and banner is the Kirkstall Brewery Coat of Arms. Inscription is in white lettering. Names ordered into four columns, with white dots after the first three names to signify they died in action.
Inscription
THE KIRKSTALL BREWERY CO. LTD./ 1939 ROLL OF HONOUR 1945/ (Names)/ KILLED IN ACTION
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 60
    Served and returned: 57
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,additional
    Order of information: additional,surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 440mm, width 765mm
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
History
2010: on loan to Town Hall. Very slight scratching and scuffing to the top left corner.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Corporate
Responsibility
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Reference
  • Leeds Museums and Galleries LEEDM.E.Y.7282

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