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Blackburn War Memorial 001

Blackburn War Memorial located at Corporation Park. It was opened on the 2nd August 1924 by Mrs. M.J. Brown. the Memorial was designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal, K.C.V.O, M,V,O., R.A. It is "The son returning war-worn after the conflict, received by the Motherland, supported by her, and led by Peace." Taken by Walter Sharples in February 1955.

Image details

Image Height 526
Image Width 640
Image Copyrights Sharples Walter and John
Image Location Blackburn Library
Date 1951-1960
Image Format Photographs - Black & White
Place Blackburn
Subjects Parks and Gardens
Image Collections Sharples Walter and John