Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Blackpool
Town
Blackpool
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
66958

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Current location

Located in the Memorial Chapel
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church Street
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 1BP
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 30912 36285
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A rectangular, oak framed and glazed, hand drawn Roll of Honour. The broad frame is bordered internally with a gilt band. The striking drawing and calligraphy is in black ink. The lower section of the design shows 6 Coats of Arms of the Allied countries, below that, illustrations of 5 medals of honour including the Victoria Cross.
Inscription
Parish St John Blackpool Roll of Honour/ (Names and late additions)/ Below are the Arms of Allies from the British Empire: India, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Newfoundland, Africa Below these are descriptions of the awards earned by those names in the Roll of Honour: The Military Cross, The Military Medal, Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Medal
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 232
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, Initials or name, Unit,
    Order of information: Alphabetcally by name
Components
  • Undefined
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
History
Unkown
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Parish Council

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