Memorial Title

Peace

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a peace memorial bench on Birchover Way, Allestree, Derby.

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Birchover Way
Allestree
Derby

Nearest postcode:
DE22 2RQ

NGR:
SK 34183 39628 ±5m
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Location details:
The bench is on the northern side of the road, just west of Robin Croft..

Type

Overall type: Bench.

Overall condition: Pristine.

Description:

A bench with a tubular metal frame, flat seat rails and a perforated design in the sheet metal backrest. The design features a pair of white doves of peace at the top left; an inscription top right, and a swirl of plant stems below, some bearing red poppy flowers. The backrest also bears an oblong plaque with a further inscription in black upright sentence case lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bench	Metal	960	1600	660	Pristine
Plaque	Metal	85	120	2	Pristine
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Backrest:

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	None	Totals
Action or event	Peace
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Lest we forget

Plaque:

Donated by
Allestree Women's Institute
2021

Administration

Custodian: Not known.

Local authorities:
From 1997: Derby City Council.

History and Conservation

2021: The bench was donated by Allestree Women's Institute.

5th August, 2021: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in pristine condition.

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