Memorial Title

Centenary of World War 1 (Lost)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial display commemorating the centenary of WW1 at Tideswell, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location: Roadside Queen St (B6049) Tideswell Derbyshire	Nearest postcode: SK17 8JT NGR: SK 15129 75622 ±5m (Map opens in new window.)	Location details: On the western side of the road outside N T Gibbs, butchers shop.

Type

Overall type: Display.

Overall condition: Lost.

Description:

A temporary display including a Union Flag overprinted with a silhouette of an infantryman and an inscription in upright sentence case lettering. The flag was accompanied by a display of military memorabilia and was displayed during the town's well dressing week from 21st - 29th June 2014, and was subsequently dismantled.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Flag	Fabric	c1200	c800	-	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Commemorating 100 years
First World War 1914 - 2014

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Totals
Action	Not specified.
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be N T Gibbs, butchers shop.

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

History

June 2014: The display was made by members of the local community and was photographed by Glyn Williams. At the end of the festival it was dismantled.

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