Combined World War I And World War II Memorial - Brighouse, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
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This 15 metre tall war memorial with an allegorical figure of VIctory stands in the grounds of Rydings House, Brighouse's library and art gallery.
Waymark Code: WMV051
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
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The monument comprises of an allegorical statue of a winged Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand. It stands on a stone column with a carved torch and wreath on the north face and a sword and wreath on the south face.

The monument has a number of inscriptions.

Underneath the sword
THEIR NAME LIVETH
FOR EVERMORE
1914 - 1918
At the base of the memorial
AND IN HONOUR OF
THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN
THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
1939 - 1945
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 04/22/1922

Private or Public Monument?: Government

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
Smith Art Gallery, Rydings House
Halifax Road
Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom


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