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The War Memorials page gives
details of those memorials situated outside. But many organisations had
their own internal war memorials. Some of these are, now, sadly lost.
The Heanor Secondary School (subsequently the Grammar School) commemorated
the former pupils of the school who died during the two world wars,
following public donations for the memorials. This page highlights those who
are listed, and the craftsmanship involved. |
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World War I
The Caley-Robinson Memorial |
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A contemporary
photograph of the memorial, after its dedication in June 1923 |
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The memorial
takes the form of a three-panel painting, which is sited in
the old school hall to this day. The artist was Professor Caley Robinson,
A.R.A., R.W.S., and the painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy prior to
its arrival in Heanor. The central panel contains figures representing
Faith, Justice, Charity, Fortitude and Hope, supported by heroes, martyrs
and warrior saints. At the feet of the central figure of Charity are seated
children of the present generation. At the base of this panel is the plaque
containing the roll of honour, the names of the 57 old students who were
killed in the Great War. The two side panels show British soldiers in the
field of battle, and those who served their country at home.
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L. Aldred |
F. Gardiner |
W.H. Painter |
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N. Allen |
J. Holloway |
H.L. Parkin |
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F. Amatt |
A. Holmes |
J.H. Parkin |
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W. Annable |
B. Hudson |
L. Parkin |
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H.L. Baker |
A.B. Hunt |
S. Raines |
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T.H. Beastall |
J. Judge |
R. Roe |
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M. Brown |
W. Judge |
B. Rolling |
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G. Butt |
F. Keeling |
C. Sadler |
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W.S. Clarke |
T. Kerry |
H. Saxton |
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T. Crumpton |
F. Kirk |
H. Shooter |
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C. Dixon |
G. Leivers |
C. Smalley |
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C. Eyre |
P.E. Lockton |
R.C. Stoddard |
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G. Eyre |
A. Martin |
L.A. Stone |
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R. Elleray |
R. Martin |
F. Tilforth |
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A. Filsell |
W.E. Martin |
F.O. Tucker |
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F.D. Fletcher |
A.G. Meads |
B. Warren |
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D. Fletcher |
G. Noon |
N. Webster |
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H.C. Fletcher |
F.R. Oldershaw |
J.H. Wilson |
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R. Foster |
G. Orrell |
T. Walker |
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The paintings were restored in 1949/50, and in 1961, they
were covered in reinforced glass when the old hall was converted into a
gymnasium. (This is the reason for the black line down the centre of the
picture to the right.)
The school is now part of the South East Derbyshire
College, and the memorial is still in its original location, and is deemed
too delicate to move. |
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World War II
Lectern and
Reading Desk |
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Following the war, the Old Students Association agreed to
provide a memorial in the form of a reading desk, bearing a plaque inscribed
with the names of the 24 fallen, along with a chair and a lectern. These
items were all crafted in oak, bearing the Derbyshire coat of arms, and were
carved by a Heanor man, Mr B. Dorrington. In addition, there was also a book
of remembrance. The memorial was finally dedicated at a service on Empire
Day, May 1949.
Following the closure of the School, in 1976, the
memorial items were placed into storage. In October 1988 the memorial
furniture, after being restored by Derek Camm, along with the book of
remembrance, were rededicated at a service at All Saints Church, Marlpool,
where the items still remain. At the same time, a plaque was placed in the
old hall of the school giving their new location.
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| G. Beckett |
C.A. Newbold |
| R. Bolitho |
J.E. Nicholson |
| L. Booth |
A.A. Preston |
| E. Bradley |
A.S. Pryor |
| H.A. Briggs |
F. Richardson |
| J. Brown |
E.E. Russell |
| R. Brown |
F.L. Shears |
| D.W. Bunting |
K.W. Shooter |
| J.L. Clarke |
E. Taylor |
| M.W. Croft |
J.H. Taylor |
| D. Flint |
A. White |
| F.W.M.V. Fowler |
L. Williams |
Fideles usque ad mortem
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Last modified on
29 July 2010 06:36
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