WW1 Memorial Barlaston Villagers - Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK.
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N 52° 56.589 W 002° 09.546
30U E 556506 N 5866277
This WW1 memorial bench is located on the village green in Barlaston.
Waymark Code: WM120Y6
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/27/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The bench is located on the village green near to the war memorial in the village of Barlaston.

The black steel bench has a silhouette design on the back that incorporates the images of four soldiers holding rifles, barbed wire, and poppies that are painted red.

The plaque situated on the back of the bench is inscribed as follows:-

'1914 - 1918
Erected by Barlaston Parish Council
in recognition of all the villagers who
were impacted by the events of the
Great War'

"WW1 Bench Seat
Our WW1 design is made from 6mm thick laser cut steel then crafted by hand and made into a bench seat on our OE frame at a standard length of 1600mm, the design incorporates the image of soldiers, crosses and poppies.
Fabricated all from steel, hot dipped galvanized for weather and corrosion protection, then painted in 2 pack acrylic paint in colour of choice. They all come with our 25 year UK guarantee.
Length: 1600mm Height: 970mm Width: 640mm" SOURCE: (visit link)
Where is this bench located?: Barlaston village green

Who is this bench honoring?: Villagers of Barlaston impacted by WW1

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