Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Blackpool
Town
Blackpool
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70402

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Current location

Alexandra United Reformed Church
Bolton Street
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 6BU
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 30647 34434
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • Alexandra Road Congregational Church
    Alexandra Road
    Blackpool
    Blackpool
    Lancashire
    FY1 6AE
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SD 30686 34391
    Denomination: Congregational
Description
A polished oak board with palladian, carved top, bearing relief carvings of leaves, rose and a thistle with wheatsheaves. Centre of the top is the stylised Prince of Wales arms with inscribed motto 'Ich Dein'. Lettering is in gold paint. The main board with names has a half round plain border.
Inscription
Top: ICH DIEN (carved/incised)/ Main Board: ALEXANDRA ROAD/ CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH/ 1914 ROLL O(F HONOUR 1918/ (Names)/ For God and Country
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 81
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, Name
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: height 1200mm, width 1000mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Church Minister

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