Press coverage 2017
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.
19th October 2017
Get Surrey article on the relocation of Esher war memorial
17th October 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
14th October 2017
Chester Chronicle article on restoration works to Ellesmere Port memorial plaque
13th October 2017
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)
12th October 2017
Helensburgh Advertiser article on Remembrance Sunday commemorations at Helensburgh war memorial
9th October 2017
Largs and Millport Weekly News article on upcoming works to Millport war memorial
Scottish Construction Now! blog post on the restoration of Isle of Lewis war memorial
6th October 2017
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)
5th October 2017
Stornoway Gazette article on the restoration of Isle of Lewis war memorial
29th September 2017
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)
22nd September 2017
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)
Northumberland Gazette article on a local fundraiser to aid the restoration of Amble war memorial
19th September 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
13th September 2017
Old Buckenham blog post on the history of Old Buckenham war memorial
12th September 2017
Weston Mercury article on a grant application to War Memorials Trust to fund conservation works to Weston-super-Mare war memorial
5th September 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
1st September 2017
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)
28th August 2017
Northumberland Gazette article on Amble war memorial receiving grant funding from War Memorials Trust
25th August 2017
IHBC blog post on War Memorials Trust's grant schemes
24th August 2017
Evergreen magazine article celebrating War Memorials Trust's 20th Anniversary
Okehampton Times article on discussions between Dartmoor National Park Planning Authority and Burrator Parish Council regarding works to Meavy war memorial
Tavistock Times Gazette article on discussions between Dartmoor National Park Planning Authority and Burrator Parish Council regarding works to Meavy war memorial
23rd August 2017
Witney Gazette article on Witney war memorial receiving grant funding from War Memorials Trust
Oxford Mail article on Witney war memorial receiving grant funding from War Memorials Trust
18th August 2017
East Lothian Courier article on a grant application to War Memorials Trust to amend an incorrectly recorded name on Prestonpans war memorial
17th August 2017
Amble Town Council news article on Amble war memorial receiving grant funding from War Memorials Trust
Biggleswade Today article on the rededication of Sandy war memorial following a War Memorials Trust grant
11th August 2017
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)
8th August 2017
The Press and Journal article on the restoration of Wick war memorial
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
4th August 2017
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)
1st August 2017
BBC News Devon article on efforts made by all parties to calm the debate over Meavy war memorial
29th July 2017
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)
27th July 2017
The Star article on a grant application to War Memorials Trust for funding to replace felled memorial trees on Western Road
Your Local Guardian article on Mitcham war memorial being awarded Grade II listed status
26th July 2017
Enfield Advertiser article on works to Broomfield Park Remembrance Garden
Enfield Independent article on Broomfield Park Remembrance Garden receiving a grant from War Memorials Trust towards its restoration
25th July 2017
Bognor Regis News article on works to Eastergate war memorial in time for Centenary commemorations
21st July 2017
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)
Pontefract and Castleford Express article on Knottingley residents raising funds for the restoration of Knottingley war memorial
The Telegraph article on War Memorials Trust comments on finding a solution to resolve the controversy over Meavy war memorial
The Times article on the history of Kitty Trevelyan and the proposed plans to resolve the controversy surrounding Meavy war memorial
20th July 2017
Northumberland Gazette article on Amble war memorial restoration fund being boosted by the local community's fundraising efforts
Tavistock Times Gazette article on Burrator Parish Council working with Wenches in Trenches and War Memorials Trust to come to a solution to decide on a suitable place for Kitty Trevelyan's name on Meavy war memorial
19th July 2017
Enfield Council News article on restoration works to Broomfield Park war memorial
Plymouth Herald article on War Memorials Trust offering advice on how best to record Kitty Trevelyan's name on Meavy war memorial
9th July 2017
Morpeth Herald article on War Memorials Trust Regional Volunteer, Janet Brown, being awarded a lifetime achievement award by the British Association for Local History
6th July 2017
The Gazette article by War Memorials Trust on how to research a war memorial
30th June 2017
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)
27th June 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
23rd June 2017
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)
15th June 2017
Heritage Update newsletter features details of War Memorials Online and condition survey training run by War Memorials Trust
14th June 2017
Oxted County Border News article on the restoration of Westerham war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
13th June 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
9th June 2017
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)
2nd June 2017
Historic Religious Buildings Alliance newsletter features details on War Memorials Trust's grant schemes and celebrates their 20th Anniversary
1st June 2017
ParkNews article recognises War Memorials Trust for its role in the restoration of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Soldiers, Sailors and Nurses war memorial
30th May 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
21st May 2017
The Telegraph article on the listing of war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
19th May 2017
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)
18th May 2017
Heritage Update newsletter marks War Memorials Trust's 20th Anniversary
16th May 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
15th May 2017
Built Environment Forum Scotland blog post on War Memorials Trust's work in Scotland through the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund
12th May 2017
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)
9th May 2017
John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier article on works to North Head war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
8th May 2017
Lingfield County Border News article on works to Westerham war memorial following a War Memorials Trust grant
Tandridge County Border article on works to Westerham war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
Westerham County Border News article on works to Westerham war memorial following a War Memorials Trust grant
5th May 2017
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)
2nd May 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
28th April 2017
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)
Harborough Mail article on a local action group responding to War Memorials Trust comments regarding the relocation of Market Harborough Hospital portico (WM551)
21st April 2017
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)
Harborough Mail article on War Memorials Trust advising on the proposed relocation of Market Harborough Hospital portico (WM551)
11th April 2017
Southern Daily Echo article on the listing of seven memorials in Hampshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
7th April 2017
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)
5th April 2017
Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review article on the listing of Bream war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM736)
4th April 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
2nd April 2017
Yorkshire Evening Post article on War Memorials Trust being consulted on the addition of a name to Headingley war memorial (WM9314)
31st March 2017
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)
24th March 2017
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)
23rd March 2017
The Star article on Sheffield Council working with War Memorials Trust over plans to fell war memorial trees (WM10529)
20th March 2017
Impartial Reporter article on Brookeborough war memorial receiving funding from War Memorials Trust (WM8851)
Oxford Times article on the listing of five war memorials in Oxfordshire as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
17th March 2017
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)
14th March 2017
News Shopper article on the listing of Chislehurst war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM5418)
12th March 2017
Weston, Worle and Somerset Mercury article on the listing of two memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM9974 & WM7540)
11th March 2017
Stornoway Gazette article on War Memorials Trust funded works to Isle of Lewis war memorial due to begin (WM7862)
10th March 2017
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)
9th March 2017
Eastbourne Herald article on the listing of two memorials in Eastbourne as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM10384 & WM8526)
Mid Sussex Times article on the Church asking villagers what repairing St Augustine's Church Calvary war memorial would mean to them in support of their grant application to War Memorials Trust (WM9980)
7th March 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
6th March 2017
Kirkintilloch Herald article on works carried out to Kirkintilloch (WM5792) and Campsie (WM8415) war memorials following a Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund grant
5th March 2017
Carrick Herald article on Barrhill Community Council looking to apply to War Memorials Trust for a grant to support conservation and repair works to Barrhill war memorial (WM7541)
Glasgow Live article on works carried out to Kirkintilloch (WM5792) and Campsie (WM8415) war memorials following a Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund grant
3rd March 2017
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)
1st March 2017
The Press and Journal article on works beginning on Isle of Lewis war memorial following a War Memorials Trust grant (WM7862)
Rochdale Online article on the listing of war memorials in Rochdale as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
28th February 2017
East Dunbartonshire Council article on the repair of war memorials following grants from the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund (WM5792 and WM8415)
24th February 2017
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)
22nd February 2017
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly article on the listing of Highbridge war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
Eastern Daily Press article on Cromer Town Council commenting on War Memorials Trust feedback on their Grant application. This report does not accurately reflect War Memorials Trust's role or advice. The charity was not consulted about the content of this article (WM11)
21st February 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
19th February 2017
Grantham Journal article on the listing of Muston war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme (WM1454)
18th February 2017
Northwich Guardian article on the listing of Hartford war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
17th February 2017
Carrick Herald article on the Community Council having been in touch with War Memorials Trust about works to Barrhill war memorial (WM7541)
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)
Mid Sussex Times article on War Memorials Trust awarding a grant for works to Burgess Hill war memorial (WM9873)
Northumberland Gazette article on War Memorials Trust consulting Historic England over recommended works to Amble war memorial (WM2356)
16th February 2017
Falmouth Packet article on the listing of Falmouth war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
15th February 2017
Burnham-on-Sea.com article on the listing of Highbridge war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
10th February 2017
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)
9th February 2017
Historic England e-newsletter features the First World War Memorials Programme
7th February 2017
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
3rd February 2017
Horticulture Week article on Sheffield City Council working with War Memorials Trust over plans to fell memorial trees (WM10529)
2nd February 2017
Historic Religious Buildings Alliance highlight the First World War Memorials Programme and website ukwarmemorials.org
1st February 2017
Historic Religious Buildings Alliance (HRBA) newsletter publicising War Memorials Trust and partner organisations activities during the First World War centenary
31st January 2017
Oxford Times article on the listing of two Oxfordshire war memorials as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
30th January 2017
Henley Standard article on War Memorials Trust offering a grant towards work to Whitchurch war memorial (WM9213)
27th January 2017
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)
Northumberland Gazette article on discussions between Amble Town Council and War Memorials Trust regarding funding for repairs to Amble clock tower (WM2356)
24th January 2017
Eastern Daily Press article on Cromer Town Council launching a fundraising initiative to help support their grant application to War Memorials Trust (WM11)
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
20th January 2017
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)
18th January 2017
The Star article on Sheffield City Council looking to work with War Memorials Trust over plans to fell memorial trees (WM10529)
15th January 2017
The Weston Mercury article on North Somerset council considering applying to War Memorials Trust for a grant to replace a missing element on Grove Park war memorial (WM739)
13th January 2017
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)
12th January 2017
The Bolton News article on Civic Voice holding a War Memorial workshop
9th January 2017
Saddleworth Independent article on two Oldham war memorials, one of which has received a War Memorials Trust grant, having their listings upgraded by Historic England (WM4339)
6th January 2017
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)
Cobseo News article requesting votes for War Memorials Trust for the Directory of Social Change's Great Giving Funders' Award
5th January 2017
Express and Star article on councillors at Wolverhampton City Council considering applying for a grant from War Memorials Trust to restore Bilston war memorial (WM2693)
4th January 2017
The Star article on a consultation with War Memorials Trust over plans to fell memorial trees (WM10529)
The Star article on Sheffield Council working with War Memorials Trust over plans to fell war memorial trees (WM10529)
