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Memorial Title Ridgeway Memorial Community and Sports Centre |
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a sports ground war memorial at Ridgeway, Derbyshire. |
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Administration
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Custodian: Ridgeway Memorial Community And Sports Centre (Charity Registration number 213915) Local authorities: From WW1: Eckington Parish Council; Chesterfield Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council From 1974: Eckington Parish Council; North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council |
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History
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1919: Kent House and associated land was purchased for £600 by Mr J J Hutton for development as a war memorial institute on the understanding that he would be reimbursed "some time". 1920: Nearly £2000 had been raised to reimburse Mr Hutton and fund development of the facilities. 1980s? Kent house was sold for use as private residence and the income used to further develop the sport and social facilities. 4th May, 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition. |
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Derbyshire Courier; 1st May 1920, p6: A brief announcement of the acquisition of Kent House. Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald: 5th January 1924, p1: A detailed account of the history of Kent House and its acquisition and development as a war memorial. |
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The managing charity was previously known as Ridgeway War Memorial and currently uses the working name of Ridgeway Sports & Social Club Can you add to or correct anything on this page? Let us know. |
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