Memorial Title

Dunkirk (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the evacuation of Dunkirk, at Wingerworth, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Sheepwash
Hillhouses La
Wingerworth
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S42 6RB

NGR:
SK 36943 67092
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The well dressing was on the north side of the road.

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 horizontal oblong panel depicting a full colour scene of a harbour with a jetty and several small boats. At the head was a ribbon containing the inscription in brown upright capital lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material. clay	c900	c1800	c50	Lost
Frame	Wood	c900	c1800	c50	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

THE SPIRIT OF DUNKIRK
1940

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	Evacuation of Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo) (26 May-3 Jne 1940)
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known.

Local authorities:
From 1974: Wingerworth Parish Council; North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Summer 2010: The dressing was designed and made by members of the local community.

7th August, 2010: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams

Early August, 2010: It was displayed for a few days then 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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