Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Altar or altar part
District
Blackburn
Town
Darwen
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Thankful Village
Ceremony
  • Presented
    Date: 18 May 1919
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
90552

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Roman Road
Darwen
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB3 3RS
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 72045 19857
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Carved oak altar
Inscription
[none]
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Thankful Village
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Altar
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Details: Paid for by the congregation as a peace thank offering and for the safe return of the men connected with the church
Reference
  • Darwen Advertiser 24 May 1919
  • Darwen News 24 May 1919

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