Memorial Title
70th Anniversary of VE Day (Lost)
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial well dressing commemorating the 70th Anniversary of VE Day at the Childrens Well on The Street, Tissington, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Childrens Well The Street Tissington Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE6 1RA NGR: SK 17453 52434 (From online digital mapping.) |
Location details: On the western side of The Street (sometimes known as Rakes La or The Green) just south of the junction with Sawpit Hill (sometimes known as Chapel La). |
Type
| Overall type: Well dressing. |
Overall condition: Lost |
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| Description: A temporary well dressing tableau made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame. The dressing followed the traditional style but comprised only an oblong panel. The design comprised upright blue and red capital block lettering on a white panel superimposed on a design representing a fragment of the Union Flag. |
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Inscription
| VE 70 |
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Administration
Custodian: Not known.
Local authorities:
Tissington Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
Spring 2015: The memorial was planned, designed and constructed by members of the local community.
14th May, 2015: The memorial was blessed by the local clergy.
14th May, 2015: The memorial was displayed from 14th to 20th May, 2015
21st May, 2015: The memorial was dismantled and the components salvaged for future use.
References
Well dressing details are available from the welldressing.com site run by Glyn Williams.
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