SPANISH CIVIL WAR
UKNIWM Ref: 3288
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Address
| Type: |
BOARD/PLAQUE/TABLET |
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| OS Map Ref: |
SD 920 040 |
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Inscription
SPANISH CIVIL WAR/ 1936-1939/ THIS SCUPLTURE COMMEMORATES THE/ STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY/ IN SPAIN WHICH WON THE SUPPORT OF MANY/ WOMEN AND MEN FROM THE OLDHAM AREA./ IT IS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE/ OLDHAMERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES WHILE/ SERVING THAT CAUSE IN THE RANKS OF/ THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES./ (Names)/ "WE CAME BECAUSE OUR OPEN EYES COULD SEE/ NO OTHER WAY."/ G. DAY LEWIS "THE VOLUNTEER"/
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| TABLET |
STONE |
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POOR |
Physical Description
Designed relief sculpture, rectangular, in three parts.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
SPANISH CIVIL WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
6 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
6 |
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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? |
surname, year died, forename |
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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: |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
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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: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
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| JOHN FORDHAM |
DESIGNER |
| JOHN FORDHAM |
SCULPTOR |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
1 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
O |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Press Cuttings: |
2 |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| MEMORIALS OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR |
WILLIAMS ET AL |
1996 |
81-83 |
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| Oldham Evening Chronicle |
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|
14 Feb 1986 |
(The Oldham Chronicle) |
