United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials
Supported ByThe Imperial War Museum

OUR JIMMY

UKNIWM Ref: 8497

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Photos

Photograph of the memorial to "Our Jimmy". Copyright UKNIWM.

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Address

CENTRAL PARK
PARK CR
PETERBOROUGH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
ENGLAND
 
Type:STONE OF REMEMBRANCE
OS Map Ref:TL 190 990

Inscription

"OUR JIMMY"/ BORN ON THE SOMME JUNE 1916/ MASCOT OF THE 1ST SCOTTISH/ RIFLES, DIED MAY 10TH 1943/ BOUGHT BY MRS HEATH IN 1920/ TO GIVE HIM A GOOD HOME/ AND TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN/ THE RSPCA

Components

ComponentMaterial(s)HeightWidthDepthCondition
MEMORIAL 1500MM500MM2000MMGOOD

Physical Description

HEADSTONE

DECORATED WITH CARVED HEAD OF A DONKEY

Wars Commemorated & People Remembered

WarANIMAL MEMORIALS
Total names on memorial:1
Served & Returned0
Died1
Is this an exact count?Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered?Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? year died, regiment, forename, place of birth
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM?Yes

Maintenance

Are the letters difficult to read?No
Who is responsible for the memorial?

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

Maintenance History:

Ceremonies

Not known

Sponsorships

Sponsorship Type:None
Did this include a trust or scholarship?No
Did this include a roll of honour?NOT APPLICABLE
Cost of Site:Not known
Cost of Memorial:Not known
Comments on Costs:

Craftsmen

Not known

References

Co-ordinator's Comments:

Comments: 
Photographs:3
Other Documents:None
Form / Letter:F
Negatives:No
Drawings / Plans:No
Minutes:No
Press Cuttings:2