Memorials & monuments · North West England
Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial
In or near Manchester.
Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial is located in Bury, with the postcode M25 1AQ. The nearest railway station is Clifton, which is 2.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440259). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial erected around 1918, relocated around 1970 with some additions. MATERIALS: timber, thought to be oak. PLAN: square in section. DESCRIPTION: standing within a garden in front of the former library (now a theatre), on two square concrete steps, and facing east. The square-section timber cross, approximately 7ft tall, has stopped chamfers to all four lengths. The horizontal arm clasps the shaft with proud fixing pegs or bolts on the face; five to the front and four to the rear. Paint or pitch has been applied, giving a black colour. The cross stands in a socket in the double-stepped base. Granite plaques thought to date from the late C20 are affixed to the eastern risers. The upper plaque is inscribed: 1914-1919 1939-1945/ TO THOSE WHO FELL While the lower plaque is inscribed: THE BODIES OF THE HEROES REST IN MANY LANDS/ BUT HERE THE SYMBOL OF THEIR GLORY STANDS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial is a community-focused theatre group that offers a variety of performances and opportunities for involvement in the arts. Visitors can enjoy plays and musicals while also having the chance to participate in workshops and events tailored for different age groups.
Place summary
The Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates the contributions of local operatic society members during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5296, -2.2780
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- M25 1AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury South
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.pados.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478198 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial?
- Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M25 1AQ), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial?
- Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M25 1AQ.
- Is Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial a listed building?
- Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M25 1AQ.