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Memorial Title

VJ Day (Temporary)

Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing commemorating VJ Day, at Common Side, Barlow, Derbyshire.
Images
Well dressing Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Locations
Last known location:
Roadside
Valley Rd (B6051)
Common Side
Barlow
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
S18 7SG

NGR:
SK 33727 75407
(Estimated)
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Location details:
The memorial was opposite the Tickled Trout pub.
Type
Overall type: Well dressing Overall condition: Lost.


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 small shield bearing the inscription in red and white capital block lettering superimposed over a red, white and blue field with a green margin.

Glossary
Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
MosaicPlant material, clayc400c400c50Lost
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
VJ
DAY
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictSecond World War (1939-1945)Totals
Action or eventVJ Day (15th August, 1945)
Number died00
Number served and returned00
Total names00
Administration
Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Barlow Parish Council, North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
Spring and Summer 1995: The memorial was designed and made by members of the local community.

August, 1995: The memorial was blessed by members of the local clergy and photographed by Glyn Williams. After the,period of the display the dressing was dismantled and 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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