Memorial details

Memorial type
Composite
District
Bolton
Town
Bolton
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
86833

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Current location

The Triangle Church
New Church Road
Bolton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 5QP
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 68685 10526
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • Delph Hill Methodist Church
    New Church Road
    Bolton
    Bolton
    Greater Manchester
    BL1 5QP
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SD 68685 10526
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Rectangular brass plaque mounted on a wooden backboard. The backboard has a cornice across the top and a shelf running along the bottom. The inscription is incised in black capital lettering.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ OF THIS CHURCH WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ A MEMORIAL COT HAS BEEN PLACED/ IN THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S HOME/ AND ORPHANAGE TO PERPETUATE/ IN LOVING MINISTRY/ THEIR NAME AND MEMORY
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 15
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 15
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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