Post by BereniceUK on Apr 16, 2017 5:04:30 GMT
The oldest First World War memorial in Britain is in Rossendale inside Rawtenstall Cemetery. This memorial was erected as early as September 1915 at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead. It commemorates those who died in the early part of the war. It is now listed as a historic monument.
(from Rossendale Borough Council's website)
This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915.
That it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them
(from Rossendale Borough Council's website)
This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915.
That it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them