Soldier and Sailor on World War I Memorial – Matlock Bath, UK - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The memorial cost £700 an amount raised by voluntary public subscription. It was unveiled by Mr F. C Arkwright on 21st May 1921. The total height of the memorial is 23 feet 11.5 inches.

The figures are very finely carved and the council keeps it well maintained, having it professionally cleaned every two years. It is item number 2122 on the United Kingdom Inventory of National War Memorials.

After the war many miniature china models of memorials were made as souvenirs. The model of the Matlock Bath memorial was the second most popular design after the Cenotaph in London. When they were made they were often sold in other towns and had their own crest added to them. (visit link)

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Matlock Bath World War I Memorial Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Giuseppe Lagomarsini Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 5/21/1921 Materials used: Marble standing on granite plinth Location: Promenade Gardens

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