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Kidderminster
UKNIWM Ref: 2200
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Address
| Type: |
ALLEGORY(EG: VICTORY) |
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| Other Location Details: |
Outside the gates of St Mary's Church |
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| OS Map Ref: |
SO 830 769 |
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Inscription
Pedestal, 6 O'CLOCK FACE: IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF/ KIDDERMINSTER/ WHO GAVE TEIR LIVES/ IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919
Wall, Plaque: THESE DIED THE NOBLEST DEATH/ A MAN MAY DIE/ FIGHTING FOR GOD AND RIGHT/ AND LIBERTY/ AND SUCH A DEATH IS IMMORTALITY/ SO THEY PASSED OVER AND ALL THE TRUMPETS/ SOUNDED FOR THEM ON THE OTHER SIDE
Wall: (NAMES)
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| DETAIL |
BRONZE |
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GOOD |
| PEDESTAL |
STONE |
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GOOD |
| PLAQUE |
BRONZE |
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GOOD |
| SCULPTURE |
BRONZE |
2500mm |
8000mm |
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GOOD |
| WALL |
STONE - LIMESTONE |
c 2500mm |
c 8000mm |
c 3000mm |
GOOD |
Physical Description
The memorial is in two parts. The first part is formed of a square pedestal surmounted by a winged figure depicting the Angel of Peace bearing on her left arm the child of the future. In her left hand she holds aloft an olive branch, a symbol of peace. A bronze relief panel is placed on the front face of the pedestal depicting a serviceman who has given his life for the cause. He is being crowned by immortality who kneels at his head. At his feet kneels a widow and next to her stands a child who represents the fatherless. These two figures bring their tribute of remembrance. Panel is the same as ones on the Warrington South African War memorial and the Pershore war memorial.
Winged wall with names carved on it is placed to the side of it. Dedicatory plaque placed at the top of the centre section of the wall. Above it is the Town crest flanked by two maltese crosses. The town crest used to be painted but is now plain. Seats placed in either wing with a metal railing placed across the back of the wall.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
FIRST WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
661 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
661 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
surname > decorations |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
surname, decorations |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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| War |
SECOND WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
159 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
159 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
surname > regiment |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
surname, regiment |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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| War |
VC OR GC WINNERS |
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| Total names on memorial: |
2 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
2 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
None |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
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| Maintenance History: |
1950: WW2 names added at a cost of £350
1967: Memorial moved a short distance to enable landscaping work around the church
2000: Survey commissioned to assess cost of necessary repair work as the names are beginning to erode and some of the stonework joints need mortar. Lead is missing from the top of the wall. Town crest was coloured as part of the WW2 additions but colour has now gone.
2007: Repair work, costing £100,000, was carried out on the memorial. It included the re-engraving of 824 names and restoration of the angel sculpture. |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
LORD LIEUTENANT OF WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
MAYOR OF KIDDERMINSTER |
| RE-DEDICATED |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
| Role | Performed By |
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| RE-DEDICATED |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
C £3,500 |
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| Comments on Costs: |
Addition of WW2 names paid for by public subscription |
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
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| EDWARD ALFRED BRISCO DRURY |
SCULPTOR |
| GEORGE BROWN AND SONS |
BUILDER |
| H G GODWIN |
DESIGNER |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
F. Baxter VC and E. Jotham VC are commemorated on the memorial.
LD COVENTRY LD LT OF WORCS,NOT WARKS |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
11 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Publications: |
1 |
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| Press Cuttings: |
3 |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| WELLINGTON JOURNAL & SHREWSBURY NEWS |
N/A |
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9, Col 5 / 28 October 1922 |
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| War memorials in the Wyre Forest area and St Mary's Memorial |
Hagarth, Ron |
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No date |
Bound booklet |
| Kidderminster since 1800 |
Tomkinson, Ken andHall, George |
1975 |
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| Kidderminster Shuttle |
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28 October 1922; 09 June 1950; 01 July 1966; 18 November 1966 |
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