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Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial

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Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial in England North West, United Kingdom.

WWI names, Bazley to Harte - geograph.org.uk - 5731323

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial is a public sculpture in England North West, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

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Erected in 1923, the Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial is located in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. A Grade II listed structure, it stands in a small garden in the southwestern corner of a junction known as Four Lane Ends. Designed by Albert Toft and sculpted by W. L. Cookson, the memorial consists of a bronze statue depicting a soldier standing with a rifle. The statue is on a square granite shaft, on a tapered plinth, on a base of two steps. On the shaft is an inscription and the names of those lost in the First World War. In front and at the sides of the memorial are three granite tablets in the form of open books with the names of those lost in the Second World War.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Erected in 1923, the Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial is located in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. A Grade II listed structure, it stands in a small garden in the southwestern corner of a junction known as Four Lane Ends. Designed by Albert Toft and sculpted by W. L. Cookson, the memorial consists of a bronze statue depicting a soldier standing with a rifle. The statue is on a square granite shaft, on a tapered plinth, on a base of two steps. On the shaft is an inscription and the names of those lost in the First World War. In front and at the sides of the memorial are three granite tablets in the form of open books with the names of those lost in the Second World War. Colonel Hugh Jeudwine was present at the memorial's unveiling on 11 November 1923.

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Coordinates
53.8717, -3.0107
County
Lancashire
District
Wyre
Parish
Wyre, unparished area
Postcode
FY5 3SZ
Parliamentary constituency
Blackpool North and Fleetwood

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial?
Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode FY5 3SZ), in the parish of Wyre, unparished area.
Is Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial a listed building?
Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode FY5 3SZ. It sits within the Blackpool North and Fleetwood parliamentary constituency.