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Memorial Title Staff of the Westminster Bank
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Summary
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Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial plaque to staff of the Westminster Bank at Alfreton, 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: NatWest Bank 1 Chesterfield Rd (A61) Alfreton Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE55 7ZR
NGR: SK 40934 55789 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: The memorial is on the south wall of the porch.
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Type
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Overall type: Plaque.
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Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
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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
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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.
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Inscription
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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
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
Second World War (1939-1945) |
Totals |
Action |
Unspecified |
Number died |
1 |
1 |
Number served and returned |
0 |
0 |
Total names |
1 |
1 |
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Administration
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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.
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History and Conservation
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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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References
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