Memorial Title

Centenaries of WW1 and RAF (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing, commemorating the end of WW1 and the centenary of the RAF, at Charlesworth, Derbyshire

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
School Well
Back La
Charlesworth
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
SK13 5HJ

NGR:
SK 00734 92838
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The well dressing was on the eastern side of the road, opposite the school.

Type

Overall type: Well dressing

Overall condition: Temporary

Description:

A temporary Derbyshire well dressing display traditionally made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame but now often utilising stones, beads, fabric etc. The dressing comprised a triptych with pediment above, the three panels commemorating the RAF, the end of WW1 and the Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes respectively. The left volet bore red poppies and RAF roundels with the RAF inscription in white capital lettering. The main panel bore a full colour image of a war memorial bestrewn with red poppies with a dove of peace flying in the background against a rising sun illuminating a bright new dawn. The right volet was not part of the war memorial. The pediment bore a printed heading.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Left mosaic	Plant material. clay	c1000	c300	c50	Lost
Left frame	Wood	c1000	c300	c50	Unknown
Central mosaic	Plant material. clay	c1000	c900	c50	Lost
Left frame	Wood	c1000	c900	c50	Unknown
Pediment	Wood	c300	c1500	c50	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

2018 CHARLESWORTH
RAF 100	CENTENARY 1914 1918	DFWI 100

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Non specific military unit.	Totals
Action or event	Not stated	Not stated
Number died	0	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0	0
Total names	0	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known.

Local authorities:
From 1974: Charlesworth Parish Council; High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Summer 2018: The dressing was designed and made by members of the local community.

15th July, 2018: The memorial was blessed by the local clergy.

15th July, 2018: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams.

23rd July, 2018: The memorial was dismantled and the components salvaged for future use.

References

Further details about well dressings may be found at welldressing.com run by Glyn Williams.

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