Memorial Title

Long Eaton - WW2 Roll of Honour

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial roll of honour in the Town Hall at Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location: Council Chamber Town Hall Derby Rd (A6005) Long Eaton Derbyshire	Nearest postcode: NG10 1HU NGR: SK 49008 33920 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)	Location details: On the rear wall of the council chamber.

Previous location: Not known	Nearest postcode: - NGR: -	Location details: The building was only constructed in the 1970s so the memorial must have previously been located elsewhere. Can you tell us where this memorial was previously located?.

Type

Overall type: Roll of honour.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A framed and glazed roll of honour on paper. The upper panel has the titles in a wide narrow band spanning the four lower panels which contain the names in lower case black calligraphy with each new initial rubricated. The moulded wooden frame has thin glazing bars.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Roll	Paper	-	-	-	Fair
Frame	Wood, glass	1080	1920	40	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

1939

ROLL OF HONOUR 1945

1945

Names,
panel 1:
Adcock
to
Doncaster

Names,
panel 2:
Dorkes
to
Hutchinson

Names,
panel 3:
Jackson
to
Pratt

Names,
panel 4:
Pratt
to
Worthington

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
Number died	282	282
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	282	282

Administration

Custodian: Erewash Borough Council

Local authorities:
From WW2: Long Eaton Parish Council; Long Eaton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Unknown date c1950: The memorial was mounted in its original location.

Unknown date: The memorial was removed from its former site and mounted in its present location.

1993: The Long Eaton Town Centre Conservation Area was first designated; the Town Hall lies within it.

1st October, 2009: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.

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