Memorial Title

Staff of the Westminster Bank

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial plaque to staff of the Westminster Bank at Alfreton, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
NatWest Bank
1 Chesterfield Rd (A61)
Alfreton
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE55 7ZR

NGR:
SK 40934 55789
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The memorial is on the south wall of the porch.

Type

Overall type: Plaque.

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

Description:

A wall-mounted oblong bronze plaque on a wooden backboard. The plaque has a moulded border and a panel at the head with a further moulded border containing the inscription in raised upright capital roman lettering. The name lies below the panel and is in similar lettering. The backboard has an oak finish and has plain edges and corners.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Plaque	Bronze	330	555	15	Good
Backboard	Wood	500	680	20	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING
MEMBER OF THE STAFF OF THIS
BRANCH WHO GAVE HIS LIFE IN
THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945
CYRIL P. BAILLIE

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action	Unspecified
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

Local authorities:
From WW2: Alfreton Parish Council; Alfreton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Alfreton Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

10th September, 1971: The Alfreton Conservation Area was first adopted: the memorial lies within it.

9th February 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and well cared for.

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