Installing the War Memorial, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:24th of April 1992

Description:Newcastle-under-Lyme did not have a war memorial until 1992. A simple obelisk design was drawn up and made by local sculptor John McKenna. The granite memorial does not include the names of the fallen, instead a simple design of three crosses was chosen.


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1280s
Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Trinity Fair Charter, Granted by King Edward I
Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Trinity Fair Charter, Granted by King Edward I

This is Newcastle-under-Lyme’s oldest surviving charter. A charter is a formal ...

1800s
View from Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme looking south
View from Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme looking south

Watercolour by James Hulse of a view looking from Red Lion Square towards the High ...

1840s
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A pencil and coloured wash by John Whessell. This drawing captures Red Lion Square ...

1870s
S. Grocott, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
S. Grocott, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

S. Grocott, a grocers, located at number 6 Red Lion Square. The edge of the building ...

1890s
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This photograph shows the the junction of Merrial Street and High street. The buildings ...

1910s
E.V. Jones grocer, Merrial street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
E.V. Jones grocer, Merrial street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A well stocked grocers store which was situated next door to the Conservative Club ...

1920s
Pavilion Cinema, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Pavilion Cinema, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Alderman Robert Beresford is pictured here during his Mayoral year, standing outside ...

1950s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Ink and wash view of Newcastle-under-Lyme High street produced by R.M. Metcalfe ...

1970s
Occupation of Traders Plans, Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre 1970s-90s
Occupation of Traders Plans, Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre 1970s-90s

These plans show Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre and how the buildings have changed ...

1990s
Unveiling the Newcastle-under-Lyme War Memorial, Red Lion Square
Unveiling the Newcastle-under-Lyme War Memorial, Red Lion Square

Covered by the Union Jack is a simple obelisk design which was made by local sculptor ...

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Creators: Mr Geoff Eabry - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mr Michael Pitstow

Donor ref:Nm.2019.100.1 (22/43005)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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