Memorial Title

Centenaries of WW1 and RAF (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing, commemorating the centenaries of WW1 and the RAF, at Common Side, Barlow, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Millcross La (B6051)
Common Side
Barlow
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S18 7TA

NGR:
SK 33988 75381
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The memorial was on the north side of the road, next to the Methodist Church.

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 hoizontal oblong panel recessed behing framework borders, and was mounted in the rear wall of a gabled shelter. The central panel contained an image of a WW1 infantryman standing by a battlefield grave strewn with red poppies. In the background an RAF biplane and a white dove of peace flew across a blue sky. The borders bore a white inscription in upright sentence case roman lettering against a black border at the head, with medals, RAF roundels and the date in various colours against a black ground.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c1800	c2000	c50	Lost
Shelter	Not known	c3000	c4000	c2000	Not known
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Forever Heroes
20 18

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: Barlow Parish Council, North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

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

15th August, 2018: The memorial was blessed by members of the local clergy

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

22nd August, 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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