Memorial Cross, London Road - Oadby
World War I, World War II
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ContributePortland stone and Forest of Dean stone cross on tall round column bearing raised inscription towards top, surmounting square pedestal on two tiered base, with pedestal bearing WW1 metal plaques and top step bearing WW2 plaques. Whole on large raised stone area on corner of street. On site where the Jubilee Fountain stood previously (relocated to Ellis Recreation Ground). Unveiled Saturday 7th May 1921by Major Gen. HL Crocker CB CMG; dedicated by vicar Rev I Raine.
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Memorial Cross, London Road - Oadby
Grid Reference: SK6230200422
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Inscription Reads
TO / OUR / GLORIOUS / DEAD
1914-1918
THEY / REST / IN / GODS / LOVE
THEIR / NAMES / LIVETH / FOR / EVERMORE
[NAMES]
IN MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR
1939-1945
[NAMES]
ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF OADBY
1921
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