Centenary of WW1 (Lost)

Memorial
Title

Images

Locations

Last known location:
Bath Gardens
Rutland Sq
Bakewell
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE45 1BT

NGR:
SK 21770 68550
(estimated)

Location details:
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Type

Overall type: Well Dressing

Overall condition: Lost.

Description:

A traditional temporary well dressing tableau made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame. The dressing comprised a single upright oblong panel.

The design depicted a field of red poppies in the foreground with a line of infantrymen silhouetted in the background. The inscription was in white upright capital lettering across the head and foot of the dressing.

The well dressing was displayed for Remembrance Day 2014 and was subsequently dismantled.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c900	c900	c25	Lost
Frame	Wood	c900	c900	c25	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres unless stated otherwise, ±5mm.

Inscription

THEY LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR US

1914 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM 2014

Conflicts and people commemorated
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)
Number died	0
Number served and returned	0
Total names	0

Administration

Local Authorities:
Bakewell Town Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council and Derbyshire County Council.

History

No details known.

References

The Derbyshire Well Dressings site has details and the original image.

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