Kirkby Stephen War Memorial, Cumbria - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

The names of the fallen are stated on metal plaques around the base of the cross. The letters picked out in white. As with many war memorials there are names from both World Wars of 20th century.

Then local papers carried reports on the progress of both the cross and tablet in church.
The Penrith Observer's issue on 11 February 1919 had an article about the first meeting for locals about War Memorials in Kirkby Stephen.

Then the Cumberland News on 1 March 1919 writes about a Chancel Screen in Kirkby Stephen parish church.

Then the Cumberland Westmorland Herald on 1 March 1919 writes that Kirkby Stephen War Memorial has four schemes suggested.

Then the Cumberland Westmorland Herald on 3 April 1920 writes that the Market Square site sanctioned for removal of Thompson fountain and replaced by the War Memorial.

The Penrith Observer on 6 April 1920 writes about the Kirkby Stephen War Memorial saying that a memorial fountain is to be removed and erected elsewhere.

Then the Cumberland Westmorland Herald on 10 July 1920 mentions the unveiling ceremony of War Memorial.

Then the Cumberland Westmorland Herald on 17 July 1920 has a photo of the Kirkby Stephen War Memorial.

The Cumberland Westmorland Herald on 30 September 1922 says that Kirkby Stephen Parish Council received a complaint of the condition of the War Memorial.


UKNIWM listing (visit link)
Names of fallen WW1 (visit link)
Images of names of fallen WW1 (visit link)
Geograph image (visit link)
WW2 Museums image (visit link)

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 07/10/1920 Private or Public Monument?: Government Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: parishners Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: Kirkby Stephen Market Place Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria England CA17 4QT Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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