Memorial Title
Normandy Landings (Lost)
Summary
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Locations
| Last known location: Roadside Market Place Hope Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: S33 6RH NGR: SK 17296 83454 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The church is on the south side of the road in the centre of the village. The memorial was against the church wall, near the gates and facing along Station Rd. |
Type
| Overall type: Well dressing | Overall condition: Lost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A traditional temporary Derbyshire well dressing tableau made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame. The tableau depicted two religious figures within an arch containing poppies and the inscription within coloured panels. The welldressing was displayed from 26th June to 4th July 2004 and was subsequently dismantled. Glossary |
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Inscription
| Greater Love Hath No Man Than This THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS NORMANDY 1944 HOPE 2004 |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From 1974: Hope Parish Council; High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
26th June, 2004: The memorial was erected. It was subsequently photographed by Glyn Williams.
4th July, 2004: The memorial was dismantled and relevant components salvaged for re-use.
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