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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Berkshire => Topic started by: Sotonian on Saturday 23 May 09 19:12 BST (UK)

Title: Where is this?
Post by: Sotonian on Saturday 23 May 09 19:12 BST (UK)

I have attached a postcard showing a ceremony at a village war memorial taken not long after the end of WW1. I suspect that the photograph was taken in Berkshire, Hampshire or Wiltshire.

I would welcome any help in locating the exact location.

Title: Re: Where is this?
Post by: Eliza5 on Wednesday 17 June 09 14:58 BST (UK)

The United Kingdom National Inventory for War Memorials have a list of War Memorials on their web site.
I found them via "Google".
When I put "Celtic" as a key word and "Cross" as a type of memorial into their site search it came up with a list.
One I noticed was in Tilehurst in East Sussex "Location-roadside in village" "three-stepped base surmounted by a tapering shaft and Celtic Wheel Cross". I am sure others will know if that is a common design.
They apparently have a photo of that one and others, so if you haven't  contacted them already, it might be worth asking if they recognize your photo.
Hope that helps,
Eliza5

Title: Re: Where is this?
Post by: Sotonian on Wednesday 17 June 09 17:05 BST (UK)

hello Eliza and thank you for your help. I had a great uncle who lived at Plumpton behind the Downs so perhaps I should post it on the Sussex list. Anyway thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Where is this?
Post by: Sotonian on Saturday 20 June 09 19:52 BST (UK)

Eliza5 thanks for your help which indirectly solved the problem.

I listed the photograph on the Sussex listing and someone suggested that it was the war memorial at Longstock between Stockbridge and Andover in Hampshire and indeed it is.

Title: Re: Where is this?
Post by: Eliza5 on Sunday 21 June 09 19:04 BST (UK)

Hello Sotonian,
I am pleased that you have found the War Memorial location. Thanks for letting me know.
Eliza5