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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Durham
Town
Browney
County
Durham
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 18 September 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
65820

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Current location

Browney Colliery Social Club
30 Browney Lane
Browney
Durham
Durham
DH7 8HT
England

OS Grid Ref: NZ 246 391
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • In hall.
    Browney Colliery
    Brandon
    Durham
    Durham
    England

    OS Grid Ref: NZ 249 390
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Rectangular brass plaque set on a backboard. At the top is a design in copper of two angels, one blowing a trumpet and bearing a wreath with "For the Fallen" written on it. The names are listed in five columns.
Inscription
IN/ GRATEFUL/ MEMORY/ OF/ THE/ FOLLOWING/ WORKMEN OF BROWNEY COLLIERY WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 43
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 43
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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