War Memorial Outside Bury Parish Church – Bury, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 35.616 W 002° 17.851
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2 panels flanking the cross on the war memorial.
Waymark Code: WMARZM
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/20/2011
Views: 2
The war memorial was originally erected in remembrance of the first world war and was unveiled in 1924 by the Earl of Derby. It stands outside Bury Parish Church in the old market square.
The memorial is made of Portland Stone and in the centre has a cross. Flanking the cross are 2 panels celebrating those who contributed to the success in the war.
The left hand panel depicts members of 3 armed forces and a nurse. The right hand panel depicts civilian occupations including miners, engineers, carpenters and munition workers.
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1924
Where is this sculpture?:
Market Place
Bury, Greater Manchester United Kingdom
Sculptors Name: Joseph Hermon Cawthra
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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