Blackpool Memorial Trees

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Memorial details

Memorial type: Avenue / Tree or grove
District: Blackpool
Town: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Commemoration: Post-1945 war or conflict
Lost: Not lost
WM Reference: 72238

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Current location

Woodlands Road Entrance
Stanley Park
West Park Drive
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9HX
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 32307 35739
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

A line of dedicated Trees bordering the pathway from an entrance to Stanley Park. Each tree has a dedicatory stone. with an inscription commemorating the locations of conflict since the Second World War

Inscription

There are several Dedicatory stones, 1 for each Tree. A typical example is: VETERANS DAY/ 27 JUNE/ INDIA 1945 - 1948

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

Post-1945 war or conflict
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined

Components

Stone of remembrance
Measurements: depth 200mm, height 100mm, width 400mm
Materials: Granite
Tree
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Wood

Listing information

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Condition

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Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Responsibility

Blackpool Council & local Veterans groups.

Reference

Blackpool Gazette Article published 24/04/2008 at: www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/local/trees-planted-as-soldiers-tribute-1-426187

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