Memorial Title

Peace (Lost)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing commemorating Peace at Tideswell, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location: St John the Baptists Churchyard Commercial Rd (B6049) Tideswell Derbyshire	Nearest postcode: SK17 8NE NGR: SK 152 757 (estimated).	Location details: The exact location is not known.

Type

Overall type: Well Dressing.

Overall condition: Lost.

Description:

A traditional temporary well dressing tableau made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame and comprising an oblong panel with a pediment. The dressing depicted a red poppy at the centre, surrounded by several children's images. The inscription was in different styles of pale brown lettering. The well dressing was displayed from 21st - 29th June 2014 and was subsequently dismantled.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c1200	c1600	c50	Lost
Frame	Wood	c1200	c1600	c50	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

TIDESWELL PRESCHOOL
2014
Remember

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Peace	Totals
Action	Not specified
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Tideswell Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

June, 2014: The dressing was made by children, staff and helpers, dedicated by the local clergy and photographed by Glyn Williams.

30th June, 2014: The dressing was dismantled.

References

Well Dressings.

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