Memorial Title

Gulf War

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a Gulf War memorial kneeler in St Anne's Church, Ambergate, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
St Anne's Church
Derby Rd (A6)
Ambergate
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE56 2EJ

NGR:
SK 34791 51437
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The church is on the west side of the road at the junction with Holly La. The kneeler is in the nave.

Type

Overall type: Kneeler

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A fabric kneeler worked in cross stitch mainly in blue, red and gold. On the face is a representation of the badge of the Royal Air Force and on the underside is a dedicatory label.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Kneeler	Fabric	265	375	90	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Dedicatory label:

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Gulf War (Feb - Apr 1991)	Totals
Action	Non-specific
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

This piece of needlework
donated by Mrs. C. SHIRLEY
was worked by M and S. BRIGGS
(dedication) TO THOSE WHO FOUGHT IN
THE GULF WAR.
MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY
JACKSON'S OF HEBDEN BRIDGE
Croft Mill, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7. 8AP.
Tel: 0422-842964 .

Administration

Custodian: The Parochial Church Council

Local authorities:
From 1974: Ripley Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

December, 2001: The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site was inscribed: the church lies within the site.

22nd February, 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.

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