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Gilbert Ledward blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: The War Memorial (Grade 2* Listed) The war memorial is an obelisk made of white granite 30 metres in height. It was erected in 1923, replacing a temporary structure. The memorial's finely moulded bronze panels, by sculptor Gilbert Ledward, are unusual in depicting wives and children, a cat and a fallen German soldier. The memorial commemorates those who gave their lives in two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. Recorded plaque organisation: Fylde Ex-Service Liaison Committee.

From the Open Plaques record 59841

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