Memorial Title

60th Anniversary of VE Day (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary memorial well dressing, commemorationg the 60th anniversary of VE Day, at West Hallam, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Private Residence
School Square
West Hallam
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE7 6AB

NGR:
SK 43117 41202
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The memorial was at the front of the property.

Type

Overall type: Well dressing

Overall condition: Lost

Description:

A traditional temporary Derbyshire well dressing display made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame. The design comprised a white dove flying over a rural landscape with a superimposed red white and blue V emblem. The well dressing was displayed for a few days in Summer 2005 and subsequently dismantled.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c1800	c1200	c50	Lost
Frame	Wood	c1800	c1200	c50	Lost
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

1945 V 2005

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	Victory in Europe: VE Day
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: West Hallam Parish Council; Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Spring 2005: The memorial was designed and erected by members of the local community.

Summer 2005: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams. It was in fair condition. The dressing was displayed for a few days then dismantled.

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