World War I Memorial - Allerton, UK - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The front face of the memorial below the bronze figures has the following inscription The front face of the memorial

TO OUR

GLORIOUS

DEAD


ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF ALLERTON AND
DAISY HILL TO THE SACRED MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS NEIGHBOURHOOD WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918

The memorial and bronze figures at the top have the following form.
Base surmounted by pedestal and cast figures of a hooded female figure supporting a wounded soldier, to whom a naked youth offders a laurel wreath. Whole is enclosed by low railings. The cowled figure of death supports a soldier with a young boy symbolising postrerity offering a laurel wreath in tribute to the soldier. At their feet is a helmet and gun, and the soldier crushes a serpent underfoot. Wreath attached to the 3 and 9 O'clock sides above the plaque
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In the context of this memorial the figure of posterity represents all future generations.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: World War I memorial figures Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: A. B. Burton Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 7/9/1922 Materials used: Bronze Location: Entrance to Ladyhill Park

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