Memorial Title
Centenary of WW1 - Belper Figures
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of temporary figures displayed at and near Belper North Mill to commemorate the centenary of WW1.
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Locations
| Last known location: North Facade Belper North Mill Bridge Foot (A517) Belper Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 1YD NGR: SK 34537 48084 ±5m |
Location details: The building is also known as Strutt's North Mill. Figures were also placed on the walls of Belper East Mill and other buildings in the town. |
Type
| Overall type: Temporary figures. |
Overall condition: Fair. |
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| Description: Fifteen life sized photographic prints of local people pasted onto walls in public areas. Prints were black and white images of local young men wearing a red poppy and were chosen to be modern representations of a similar age to those who would have served in WW1. The illustrations here are samples from those erected and they were intended to remain displayed for about three months. |
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| Conflicts and people named: | |
| Conflict | First World War (1914-1919) |
| Number died | 0 |
| Number served and returned | 0 |
| Total names | 0 |
Administration
Custodian: Andy Mayers
Local authorities:
From 1974: Belper Town Council, Amber Valley Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council.
History
April 2015:The figures were produced and installed by graphic designer Andy Mayers in conjunction with Belper Arts Festival Street Art Project and pupils from Belper School.
10th June 2015: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
References
Derby Telegraph, 23rd April 2015 pp20-21: an account of the memorial.
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