Press coverage 2016-17
The following are articles, letters and comment pieces from national, regional and local press which include reference to War Memorials Trust or programmes it is engaged in. Please note the Trust takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in these articles. Anyone seeking details of the Trust's work or to discuss a press enquiry should contact the charity.
Due to the volume of coverage there are two pages which cover 2016-17. This is the first page.
31st January 2017
Oxford Times article on the listing of two Oxfordshire war memorials
30th January 2017
Henley Standard article on WMT offering a grant towards work to Whitchurch (WM9213)
27th January 2017
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Northumberland Gazette article on discussions between Amble Town Council and WMT regarding Amble clock tower (WM2356)
24th January 2017
Eastern Daily Press article on Cromer Town Council and grant application to WMT (WM11)
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
20th January 2017
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
18th January 2017
The Star article on Sheffield City Council looking to work with WMT over plans to fell memorial trees (WM10529)
15th January 2017
The Weston Mercury article on North Somerset council considering applying to WMT for a grant re Grove Park (WM739)
13th January 2017
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
12th January 2017
The Bolton News article on Civic Voice holding a War Memorial workshop
9th January 2017
Saddleworth Independent article on the upgrading god listings to two Oldham war memorials (WM4339)
6th January 2017
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Cobseo News article requesting votes for WMT for the Directory of Social Change's Great Giving Funders' Award
5th January 2017
Express and Star article on Wolverhampton City Council considering a grant from WMT to restore Bilston (WM2693)
4th January 2017
The Star article on a consultation with WMT over plans to fell memorial trees (WM10529)
19th December 2016
The Star article on discussions between Sheffield Council and WMT about cleaning a memorial plaque (WM10529)
16th December 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Northumberland Gazette article on a grant application to WMT to fund works to Amble war memorial (WM2356)
Sheffield Telegraph article on discussions with WMT regarding funding for memorial trees and a plaque (WM10529)
12th December 2016
Eastern Daily Press article on a consultation with WMT over custodianship of Sheringham war memorial (WM3211)
Get Surrey article on a consultation with WMT on proposals to relocate Esher war memorial (WM2221)
Haslemere UK article on a consultation with WMT on proposals to relocate Esher war memorial (WM2221)
9th December 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
6th December 2016
Messenger article on an appeal for historic evidence for works to Northenden war memorial (WM5671)
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
4th December 2016
Dawlish Gazette article on memorials in and around Dawlish being listed by Historic England
3rd December 2016
Blackpool Gazette article on Blackpool Civic Trust surveying the town's war memorials for War Memorials Online
2nd December 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Historic Religious Buildings Alliance December 2016 newsletter features an article on First World War Memorials Programme activity
30th November 2016
The Guardian article on a consultation with WMT over plans to fell memorial trees in Sheffield (WM10529)
29th November 2016
The Star article on Sheffield residents consulting WMT over plans to fell memorial trees (WM10529)
26th November 2016
Falkirk Herald article on Grangemouth war memorial being awarded a grant (WM5457)
25th November 2016
Alton Herald article on the listing of war memorials in the South East
Bordon Herald article on the listing of war memorials in the South East
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Kent Online article on a disagreement over the removal of wreaths on Dover (WM6850)
Northumberland Gazette article on a grant application to War Memorials Trust to fund works to Amble (WM2356)
23rd November 2016
Chester Chronicle article on Civic Voice working with University of Chester students to list memorials in Cheshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Gainsborough Standard article on discussions about repairs to the Private George Jackson memorial (WM10187)
Midlothian Advertiser article on MSPs encouraging community groups in Midlothian to apply for WMT grants
22nd November 2016
Isle of Wight County Press article on the listing of two Isle of Wight memorials
Isle of Wight Radio article on the listing of two Isle of Wight memorials
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
21st November 2016
Cumnock Chronicle article on MSPs encouraging community groups to apply for grants from WMT
Larne Times article on grant applications by Mid and East Antrim Council to fund works to Glynn (WM10130) and Larne (WM9003)
Sidmouth Herald article on the commemoration of a 'forgotten' war hero through a grant from WMT (WM9750)
20th November 2016
Leamington Observer article on memorials in South Warwickshire to be listed as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Ross Gazette article on the listing of Ross-on-Wye memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM3165)
18th November 2016
Evesham Observer article on the listing of Sedgeberrow (WM5848) and Hampton war memorials by Historic England
Civic Voice update article features war memorial work under the First World War Memorials Programme (partnership Civic Voice, Historic England, Imperial War Museums and War Memorials Trust)
Haslemere Herald article on the listing of Beacon Hill war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM1845)
17th November 2016
Biggleswade Today article on the listing of three war memorials in Bedfordshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
16th November 2016
Burton Mail article on the listing of Tutbury war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM3442)
Chronicle Live article on the listing of war memorials in the North East by Historic England
Clydebank Post article on works to Yoker war memorial with funding from War Memorials Trust
15th November 2016
Luton Today article on the listing of memorials in Bedfordshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
The Star article on the listing of memorials in South Yorkshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Stratford Observer article on the listing of memorials in Stratford-upon-Avon as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
14th November 2016
Henley Standard article on Whitchurch war memorial being offered a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM9213)
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner article on the listing of Mirfield war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM5949)
Worcester Observer article on the listing of memorials in Worcester by Historic England
13th November 2016
Surrey Mirror article on the listing of two memorials in Surrey as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
12th November 2016
Leicester Mercury article on War Memorials Trust's Regional Volunteers setting up the Leicester City, County and Rutland at Risk War Memorials Project
Surrey and Hants News article on the listing of Frensham Common war memorial as part of the First World War Memorial Programme
11th November 2016
Bedfordshire on Sunday article on the listing of Bedfordshire war memorials by Historic England
Bucks Free Press article on the listing of war memorials in Buckinghamshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Cambridge News article on Remembrance events in Cambridgeshire with reference to the First World War Memorials Programme
Civic Voice update article features war memorial work under the First World War Memorials Programme (partnership Civic Voice, Historic England, Imperial War Museums and War Memorials Trust)
Crawley Observer article on the listing of Rusper war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM6932)
Daily Mail article on the listing of fifty memorials by Historic England to mark Armistice Day
Falkirk Herald article on Grangemouth war memorial being offered funding for a survey as part of the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund (WM5457)
Get Surrey article on the listing of Surrey war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Hunts Post article on the listing of war memorials in Huntingdonshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
iNews article on the listing of war memorials by Historic England for Armistice Day
Island Echo article on the listing of two war memorials by Historic England
ITV article on war memorials in East Anglia listed by Historic England as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
ITV News article on the listing of war memorials in the North West as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Mid Sussex Times article on a grant application to War Memorials Trust to fund works to Burgess Hill war memorial (WM9873)
Northumberland Gazette article on the listing of war memorials in Northumberland as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
On the Wight article on the listing of two memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Oxford Mail article on the listing of Oxfordshire war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Premier article on the listing of war memorials in Churches as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Shropshire Live article on the listing of war memorials in Shropshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Somerset County Gazette article on the listing of two war memorials in Somerset as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
The Star article on the listing of South Yorkshire war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
This is Oxfordshire article on the listing of ten war memorials in Oxfordshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Wiltshire Times article on the listing of Wiltshire war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
10th November 2016
eGlobal Travel Media article on memorials in Scotland receiving funding from WMT through the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund
Stornoway Gazette article on Remembrance events taking place with reference to the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund
9th November 2016
Chronicle Live article on the listing of war memorials in the North East as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
The Herald article on the listing of Northbourne memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM451)
The National article about war memorials in Scotland receiving War Memorials Trust grants
8th November 2016
Historic Environment Scotland article on war memorials in Scotland receiving War Memorials Trust grants
Herald Scotland article features 12 war memorials in Scotland receiving funding from War Memorials Trust
Scottish Construction Now article features grants from War Memorials Trust for war memorials in Scotland
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
4th November 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Lincolnshire Memories and Memorials newsletter features information on War Memorials Online
27th October 2016
Gazette and Herald article on works to Corston war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM9674)
25th October 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
21st October 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
18th October 2016
Gloucestershire Live article on the rededication of Cheltenham war memorial following the addition of six names with a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM3353)
14th October 2016
Swindon Advertiser article on Penhill war memorial, previously awarded a grant from War Memorials Trust, which has had further conservation works due to vandalism (WM7453)
13th October 2016
Keighley News article on Harden parish councillors considering applying for a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM4490)
11th October 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
7th October 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
30th September 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
27th September 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
23rd September 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
19th September 2016
Luton on Sunday article on major works to Luton war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM6700)
Luton Today article on major works to Luton war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM6700)
18th September 2016
Gloucestershire Live article about names added to Cheltenham war memorial with funding from War Memorials Trust (WM3353)
16th September 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Evening News 24 article on the relocation of Norwich roll of honour with funding from War Memorials Trust (WM9075)
12th September 2016
Wiltshire Times article on conservation works to Trowbridge roll of honour with a grant from War Memorials Trust
9th September 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
7th September 2016
Gloucestershire Live article on the addition of names to Cheltenham war memorial with funding from War Memorials Trust (WM3353)
6th September 2016
White Horse News article on Andrew Murrison MP giving his support for Civic Voice workshops as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
2nd September 2016
Heritage Update features details of War Memorials Trust workshops in Northern Ireland
1st September 2016
Skem News article on the rededication of Bootle war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM2464)
31st August 2016
Sefton Council article on the rededication of Bootle war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM2464)
30th August 2016
First World War Memorials Programme August update featuring Somme Commemorations, HLF Project Grants and new War Memorials Trust Somme learning resources
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
29th August 2016
The Bolton News article on Chris Green MP giving his support to the First World War Memorials Programme
26th August 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
25th August 2016
Teesdale Mercury article about the listing of Teesdale war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
24th August 2016
Swindon Link article on Robert Buckland MP calling on volunteers to get involved with the First World War Memorials Programme
21st August 2016
Boston Standard article on the listing of war memorials by Historic England as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
19th August 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
16th August 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
14th August 2016
Spalding Today article on the listing of two memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
12th August 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Islington Tribune article on works to two memorials with grants from War Memorials Trust (WM5475 and WM8961)
5th August 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
4th August 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
3rd August 2016
Rye and Battle Observer article on the listing of Staplecross Lion war memorial by Historic England as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
2nd August 2016
Darlington and Stockton Times article on the listing of war memorials in the North East by Historic England as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
The Northern Echo article on the listing of war memorials in the North East by Historic England as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
29th July 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
27th July 2016
Hartlepool Mail article on the listing of two war memorials, including Castle Eden (WM2237)
26th July 2016
Berwick Advertiser article on the listing of war memorials in the North East as part of the First World War Memorials Programme activity
Shields Gazette article on the listing of Bolden war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme activity
Northumberland Gazette article on the listing of Northumberland war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme activity
25th July 2016
Ripley and Heanor News article on works to Ironville war memorial, undertaken with a grant from War Memorials Trust (WM9764)
22nd July 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
15th July 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
13th July 2016
Maidenhead Advertiser article on delays to works on Cookham Dean war memorial, funded by War Memorials Trust and Historic England (WM6164)
11th July 2016
Black Country Radio article on the listing of Dudley Boer War memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme activity (WM7769)
8th July 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Kent Online article on War Memorial Trust's comments regarding the proposed relocation of Faversham war memorial (WM7515)
5th July 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
1st July 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Cobseo News article on War Memorials Trust and the First World War Memorials Programme
29th June 2016
BBC News article on listing of war memorials to commemorate Battle of the Somme, part of the First World War Memorials Programme activity
Historic England article on listing of war memorials to commemorate Battle of the Somme, part of the First World War Memorials Programme activity
24th June 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
21st June 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
17th June 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
16th June 2016
Mid Sussex Times column about Scaynes Hill war memorial needing work (WM9980)
10th June 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
8th June 2016
Royal Sutton Coldfield Observer article about three Sutton Coldfield war memorials being listed through the First World War Memorials Programme
Sutton Coldfield Local article about three Sutton Coldfield war memorials being listed through the First World War Memorials Programme
7th June 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
3rd June 2016
Bristol Post article about Stoke Gifford war memorial needing funding (WM6041)
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
2nd June 2016
BBC News Bristol article about Stoke Gifford war memorial needing funding (WM6041)
Summer 2016
Historic Churches Magazine article on 'The Conservation of war memorial inscriptions' by WMT staff Frances Moreton and Chris Reynolds
29th May 2016
Wellington Weekly News article about Wellington Stone of Remembrance and the addition of names (WM9969)
28th May 2016
The Scotsman article featuring the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund
27th May 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Lancashire Evening Post article on Bretherton war memorial (WM9057)
26th May 2016
The Hunts Post article on the listing of Little Gransden war memorial through the First World War Memorials Programme (WM1229)
The News article on the listing of Portsmouth's war memorials
25th May 2016
Cambridge News article on the listing of seven Cambridgeshire war memorials
Gloucestershire Echo article about works to Cheltenham war memorial (WM3353)
24th May 2016
Bedford Today article about four Bedfordshire war memorials being listed through the First World War Memorials Programme
Bognor Regis Observer article on the listing of Bognor Regis war memorial (WM1556)
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
22nd May 2016
BBC News Wiltshire article on the listing of six Wiltshire war memorials
20th May 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
19th May 2016
The Northern Echo article on the listing of Belmont war memorial (WM2522)
18th May 2016
BBC News Dorset article on the relocation of Shaftesbury war memorial (WM9537)
Manchester Evening News article on the listing of Northenden war memorial (WM5671)
16th May 2016
Romford Recorder article on the listing of Upminster war memorial (WM4788)
13th May 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Derry Journal article about works to Derry/Londonderry war memorial (WM6036)
Derry Now article about works to Derry/Londonderry war memorial (WM6036)
12th May 2016
The Sentinel article on the listing of Kidsgrove war memorial
10th May 2016
The Bolton News article about works to Bradshaw Cricket Club war memorial (WM3611)
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner article on the listing of two Huddersfield war memorials
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
9th May 2016
Hendon & Finchley, Barnet & Potters Base, Edgware & Mill Hill Times article on First World War Memorials Programme and Civic Voice workshop in Southgate
7th May 2016
BT News article mentions Dan Llywelyn Hall's 'Great Britons' exhibition of paintings in support of War Memorials Trust
6th May 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
3rd May 2016
Hebrides News Today article mentions Isle of Lewis war memorial project funded through the First World War Memorials Programme
Island News and Advertiser article mentions Isle of Lewis war memorial project funded through the First World War Memorials Programme
2nd May 2016
News Post leader article on listing of war memorials in Blythe through the First World War Memorials Programme
30th April 2016
Chronicle Live article on listing of war memorials in North East England through the First World War Memorials Programme
Sheffield Telegraph article on Civic Voice led workshops in Sheffield to identify the condition of the city's war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
The Star article on Civic Voice led workshops in Sheffield to identify the condition of the city's war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
29th April 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
28th April 2016
Daily Mail article on unveiling of Dame Barbara Windsor portrait and Dan Llywelyn Hall's 'Great Britons' exhibition of paintings in support of War Memorials Trust
27th April 2016
Belfast Telegraph article on unveiling of Dame Barbara Windsor portrait and Dan Llywelyn Hall's 'Great Britons' exhibition of paintings in support of War Memorials Trust
The Guardian article on unveiling of Dame Barbara Windsor portrait and Dan Llywelyn Hall's 'Great Britons' exhibition of paintings in support of War Memorials Trust
The Northern Echo article on listing on war memorials in North East England through the First World War Memorials Programme
The Shields Gazette article on listing of South Shields war memorial through the First World War Memorials Programme
26th April 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
22nd April 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Crewe Chronicle article about Bradfield Green war memorial and the addition of names (WM8881)
21st April 2016
Remember WWI newsletter features First World War Memorials Programme and War Memorials Trust grant funding
20th April 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
18th April 2016
Northampton Chronicle article on listing of war memorials in Northamptonshire through the First World War Memorials Programme
17th April 2016
Scunthorpe Telegraph article on Crosby Angel war memorial (WM2629)
15th April 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
Royal Sutton Coldfield Observer article on First World War Memorials Programme activity, lead by Civic Voice, surveying the condition of war memorials
14th April 2016
Island Echo article on the listing of Bembridge war memorial (WM4570)
Isle of Wight County Press online article on the listing of Bembridge war memorial (WM4570)
13th April 2016
On the Wight article on the listing of Bembridge war memorial (WM4570)
12th April 2016
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
11th April 2016
Pelu Awofeso blog mentioning war memorials and work of War Memorials Trust
10th April 2016
The Cornishman article on Paul war memorial window receiving a grant through War Memorials Trust Grants Scheme supported by First World War Memorials Programme funding
9th April 2016
Star Radio article on listing of County Durham war memorials through the First World War Memorials Programme
8th April 2016
Civic Voice update article see details 1st April 2016
5th April 2016
Dudley News
1st April 2016
Civic Voice update article on war memorial work under the First World War Memorials Programme (partnership Civic Voice, Historic England, Imperial War Museums and War Memorials Trust)
