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Memorial Title HM Forces Social Centre - Project Sunset |
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a memorial plaque to the WW2 social and welfare facilities provided under Operation Sunset at HM Forces Social Centre at the Baptist Church Hall, Station St, Long Eaton, Derbyshire. |
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Administration Custodian: Presumed to be the church authorities. Local authorities: From WW2: Long Eaton Parish Council; Long Eaton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: (Unparished); Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council. |
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History 1946: The memorial was unveiled. 30th January 2013: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and did not look 67 years old so may have been replaced or refurbished in recent years. |
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References Derbyshire Records Office, reference D6310/1: The Bernard Wallis Harrison Archive includes correspondence, papers and programmes for Project Sunset: HM Forces Social Centre including unveiling of a commemorative plaque in 1946. |
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