Memorial Title

End of World War 2 (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing commemorating the end of WW2, at Common Side, Barlow, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Valley Rise
Common Side
Barlow
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S18 7SG

NGR:
SK 33741 75374
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The memorial was at the junction with Valley Rd (B6051)

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 comprised a triptych in a gabled shelter with the central panel containing a depiction of the parable of the good Samaritan. The two side walls were covered with sprays of green foliage each bearing a recessed black roundel depicting a white dove of peace with oblong panels above and below bearing the inscription in white capital block lettering, that on the left for VE Day, that on the right for VJ Day.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c1800	c1800	c50	Lost
Mosaic x 2	Plant material, clay	c1400	c600	c50	Lost
Shelter	Not known	c3000	c4000	c2000	Not known
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

VE DAY	VJ DAY
1945-95	1945-95

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	VE Day (8th May, 1945) VJ Day (15th August, 1945)
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Barlow Parish Council, North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Spring and Summer 1995: The memorial was designed and made by members of the local community.

August, 1995: The memorial was blessed by members of the local clergy and photographed by Glyn Williams. After the period of the display the dressing was dismantled and components salvaged for future use.

References

Further details about well dressings may be found at welldressing.com run by Glyn Williams.

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