Memorial Title
Centenary of the Battle of the Somme (Lost)
Summary
Images
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Locations
| Last known location: River Gardens Matlock Rd (A6) Belper Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 1YD NGR: SK 34661 48225 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The memorial has been dismantled. |
Type
| Overall type: Well dressing. |
Overall condition: Lost. |
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| Description: A traditional temporary well dressing tableau made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in an oblong wooden frame. The upright frame contained a depiction of a wreath at the centre with a label for The Somme, and to the right was a depiction of a WW1 infantryman. An arch at the head contained the maker's name and the remaining edges were decorated with sprays of flowers. The well dressing was displayed from 16th to 20th July, 2016 and was subsequently dismantled. Glossary |
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Inscription
| BELPER GARDENING CLUB The Somme 2016 1916 |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From 1974: Belper Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
16th July, 2016: The well dressing was displayed in the River Gardens.
16th July, 2016: The well dressing was photographed by Glyn Williams.
17th July, 2016: The well dressing was dedicated by members of the local clergy.
20th July, 2016: The well dressing was dismantled and the materials salvaged for re-use.
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