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Memorial Title Gulf War
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Summary
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Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a Gulf War memorial kneeler in St Anne's Church, Ambergate, Derbyshire.
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Images
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Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image. Further images may be available on request.
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Locations
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Last known location: St Anne's Church Derby Rd (A6) Ambergate Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE56 2EJ
NGR: SK 34791 51437 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)
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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.
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Type
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Overall type: Kneeler
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Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
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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
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Components:
Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
Kneeler |
Fabric |
265 |
375 |
90 |
Good |
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
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Dedicatory label:
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
Gulf War (Feb - Apr 1991) |
Totals |
Action |
Non-specific |
Number died |
0 |
0 |
Number served and returned |
0 |
0 |
Total names |
0 |
0 |
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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
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Administration
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Custodian: The Parochial Church Council
Local authorities: From 1974: Ripley Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History and Conservation
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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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References
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