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Douglas Borough War Memorial, Harris Promenade (IOM_NIWM_DOU_00002)

Archaeology

866 names listed alphabetically; First World War; Second World War, and Aden (1966). There is a statue of a service man in full kit standing on top of column. On the west face there is a laurel wreath above main inscription and a gold cross near the top of the column. On the east face there is a cross in stonework near top of column, corresponding with the gold cross on west face. Originally 4 flowers in bronze were provided on each face. Two were removed because of damage from east face and one was broken off the north face. Names are on slate plaques on each face; 1914-18 are the higher plaques, 1939-45 was attached lower later, the names are picked out in white paint. Two names on a small bronze plaque were added to the west face: 1 Aden 1996; 1 France 1918.


The memorial was unveiled by Lord Derby on 29 May 1924. The memorial was sponsored by public subscription. The architect was Ewart Crellin, Douglas. The sculptor was Harry Hemms & Sons, of Exeter and Thomas Quayle, Douglas. An extract from the Ramsey Courier & Northern Advertiser, 13 June 1924, reads: 'The Committee of the recently-unveiled Douglas War Memorial are issuing an appeal for subscriptions towards the cost of the memorial. The approximate total cost is £3,275 and the amount received to date is £2,772, leaving a sum of £503 yet to be raised. Subscriptions may be forwarded to:- The Mayor of Douglas, Chairman of the General Committee; Mr. R.D. Farrant, High Bailiff, Chairman of the Executive Committee; Mr. A. Robertson, Town Hall, Secretary to the General Committee; Mr. Thos. Cubbon, Isle of Man Bank, Hon. Treasurer.'

Harris Promenade, Douglas

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Grid Ref: SC3832176161

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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