Memorial Title
60th Anniversary of VE Day - 10 (Temporary)
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing commemorating the 60th Anniversary of VE Day in the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby.
Images
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Locations
| Last known location: Cathedral Church of All Saints (Derby Cathedral) Queen St Derby Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE1 3GP NGR: SK 35223 36509 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The cathedral is at the junction of Iron Gate, Queen St and St Marys Gate. The well dressing was displayed in the south aisle. |
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 depicted a Spitfire aeroplane in flight and a white dove of peace, as perceived by members of Silverhill Primary School. The well dressing was displayed for a few days in Summer 2005 and was subsequently dismantled. Glossary |
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Inscription
| 1945-2005 |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From 1974 to 1997: Derby District (later Borough and from 1977 City) Council and Derbyshire County Council.
Since 1997 the unitary authority has been Derby City Council.
History and Conservation
October, 1987: The City Centre Conservation Area was first designated. The building lies within it.
Spring 2005: The dressing was designed and made by children of Years 5 and 6 of Silverhill Primary School and their helpers.
Summer, 2005: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams
Summer 2005: The dressing was dismantled.
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