Cadbury's Chocolate Workers' Memorial, Bournville, Birmingham
Posted by: mumbo jumbo
N 52° 25.638 W 001° 55.814
30U E 572737 N 5809103
A dual memorial to the Cadbury's chocolate workers who lost their lives in the two world wars
Waymark Code: WM6B0G
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/05/2009
Views: 5
The memorial appears on the Bournville Lane wall of the old Bournville Baths and comprises two simple bronze tablets mounted on the wall. The Bournville Village Trust is a conservation area so there are many fine old buildings around about to see as well as nearby Cadbury World!
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Great War 1914-1918
Second World War 1939-1945
In Honor Of: The Cadbury's chocolate workers who died in the two world wars
Marker Text: Great War 1914-1918
"To the glorious memory of the men from these works who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914-1918 and in grateful memory of those who shared its dangers. Killed 214. Served 2148. This tablet was erected by their fellow workers."
World War 2
"Cadbury Brothers Limited. To the glorious memory of the men of the services who gave their lives in the Second World War 1939-1945 and in grateful remembrance of the men and women who died in sharing its dangers. This tablet was erected by their fellow workers."
Date of dedication: not known
Who Put it Here?: Their fellow workers
Description of Memorial: It's funny what waymarking does to you. I have cycled past here once or twice a week for the last ten years or so and did not notice this was here! Waymarking opens your eyes to the rich history all around us.
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