A thread for memorials that have been lost/destroyed, that were proposed, but never made, and for missing memorials.
The Nelson and Barrowford War Committee have decided upon erecting a suitable memorial in Victoria Park, Nelson, commemorative of the local regulars, volunteers, and ambulance men who fell in the South African campaign.
Manchester Courier, Monday 5th October 1903
THE WAR MEMORIAL . - Owing to the prevailing depression in the staple industry, it has been decided to postpone the appeal for funds in connection with the proposed memorial to local soldiers and ambulance men who fell in the late war.
Burnley Express, Saturday 24th October 1903
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Nelson and Barrowford, Lancashire
The Nelson and Barrowford War Committee have decided upon erecting a suitable memorial in Victoria Park, Nelson, commemorative of the local regulars, volunteers, and ambulance men who fell in the South African campaign.
Manchester Courier, Monday 5th October 1903
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THE WAR MEMORIAL . - Owing to the prevailing depression in the staple industry, it has been decided to postpone the appeal for funds in connection with the proposed memorial to local soldiers and ambulance men who fell in the late war.
Burnley Express, Saturday 24th October 1903
