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
72245

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Current location

The memorial has been removed from public view
kept in the cellar
too big to be mounted in the church.
2
Blackpool Tabernacle
Springfield Road
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 1QL
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 30704 36597
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Beautifully ornately carved tablet, comprising a number of features. Top: In relief, two lions facing opposed with a collection of 3 rifles and flanked by 2 flags, a short inscription below. The main body is rectangular in shape with an embossed crown at the top with a wreath of embossed Palm fronds below. The main inscription and names are contained within the wreath
Inscription
Top: TO LIVE IN HEARTS THEY LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE. Main Inscription: TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD/ & IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE FOLLOWING/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING & COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, Family Name
    Order of information: Forename, Family Name
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: height c1200mm, width c800mm
    Materials: Marble - White
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Blackpool Tabernacle Baptist Church

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