Memorial Title

Anniversary of VE Day - 2 (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing for the anniversary of VE Day at Little Chester, Derby.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Private garden
Marcus St
Little Chester
Derby

Nearest postcode:
DE1 3SA

NGR:
SK 35459 37503
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
At the northern end of Marcus St.

Type

Overall type: Well dressing

Overall condition: Lost.

Description:

A temporary Derbyshire well dressing display traditionally made from a mosaic of flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame but now often utilising stones, beads, fabric etc. The dressing comprised an upright oblong frame and had a scene at the head with a rainbow against a blue sky and a landscape with foliage and flowers in the foreground. The lower half comprised an abstract design of circles and stars in a variety of colours. The anniversary was marked by upright black numerals within the rainbow.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Clay, plant material	c900	c450	c40	Lost
Frame	Wood	c900	c450	c40	Not known
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	Victory in Europe Day (8th May 1945)
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Derby City Council.

History and Conservation

Spring 2020: The well dressing was planned and produced by members of the local community.

8th May, 2020: The well dressing was placed on display until 10th May and photographed by Rachel Wiggins.

11th May, 2020: The well dressing was dismantled and the components salvaged for re-use.

References

Williams, Glyn; Pers Comm; 12th May, 2020: an email providing information about the memorials.

Comments

Well dressing details are available from the welldressing.com site run by Glyn Williams.

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