Press coverage 2022-23
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.
24 March 2023
Guildford Dragon News article on the planning application around Guildford Cathedral land noting WMT had concerns
21 February 2023
Livepool Echo article on a recent project to the Black Merchant Seaman - WWII memorial noting WMT has provided funding previously
18 January 2023
Enfield Dispatch article regarding the condition of the Enfield Air Raid memorial notes Enfield Council are seeking advice from WMT
4 January 2023
West Bridgford Wire article on developmenta at Victoria Embankment in Nottingham, noting WMT funding works to the City of Nottingham memorial
19 December 2022
Guildford Dragon News article on the planning application around Guildford Cathedral land noting WMT had concerns
12 December 2022
The Northern Times article noting WMT's previous grant funding for Lochinver war memorial
5 December 2022
IWM War and Conflict SSN email update had details of WMT talk on 14th November 2022 titled 'Checking the condition of your local war memorial' with a link to the recording
1 December 2022
Nottingham City Council article on developmenta at Victoria Embankment in Nottingham, noting WMT funding works to the City of Nottingham memorial
25 November 2022
Kent Online article on plans to relocate Faversham war memorial, noting WMT's objection would remain
17 November 2022
Daily Gazette / Essex County Standard article on fundraising for works to Shrub End war memorial, noting WMT's contribution towards a structural survey in 2022
16 November 2022
North Wales Pioneer article reporting the finished works at Penrhynside and Llandudno war memorials, which received grants from WMT
12 November 2022
Spectator article discusses importance of war memorials with reference to Etchingham, which received a grant from WMT
11 November 2022
Love Heritage NI Facebook and Twitter posts from Historic Environment Division about funding for war memorials in Northern Ireland and WMT grants
8 November 2022
Wiltshire Times article on the conservation works funded by Grants for War Memorials to Bradford-on-Avon war memorial
6 November 2022
Grampian Online article on works on Peterhead WWI and WWII memorials, part funded by WMT
5 November 2022
Aberdeen Live article on works on Peterhead WWI and WWII memorials, part funded by WMT
4 November 2022
The Scotsman article on works on Peterhead WWI and WWII memorials, part funded by WMT
3 November 2022
Aberdeenshire Council article on works to Peterhead's World War I and World War II war memorials being supported by a grant from War Memorials Trust Grants Scheme
2 November 2022
HRBA e-update references War Memorials Trust advice on funding for war memorials by Parish Councils which relates to the relevant legislation which can be viewed on our helpsheets page
November 2022
Flynn-Lark News article on works to Little Bealings war memorial supported by a grant
25 October 2022
Grimsby Live/Telegraph article on annual cleaning of Grimsby Cenotaph noting they are following WMT online guidance
North East Lincolnshire Council article on annual cleaning of Grimsby Cenotaph noting they are following WMT online guidance
15 October 2022
BBC News article on developmenta at Victoria Embankment in Nottingham, noting WMT funding works to the Memorial Gardens
12 October 2022
West Bridgford Wire article on developmenta at Victoria Embankment in Nottingham, noting WMT funding works to the Memorial Gardens
11 October 2022
IWM War and Conflict SSN email update had details of WMT talk on 14th November 2022 titled 'Checking the condition of your local war memorial'
28 October 2022
BBC article on Belton Parish Council applying for funding to War Memorials Trust for Belton war memorial
10 October 2022
Birkenhead News article on Ellesmere Port war memorial for which a funding application has been submitted
7 October 2022
Sussex World article on the centenary of the war memorial window at St George's church, West Grinstead, noting it is registered on War Memorials Online
6 October 2022
Ledbury Reporter article discusses works to Ledbury war memorial with a reference to WMT (the charity does not recommend contracators)
2 October 2022
The Telegraph article on the Faculty decision to alter the names on a plaque at Wychbold which does not fully outline the context of WMT's role
27 September 2022
Wiltshire Times article on works to Bradford on Avon war memorial suported by Grants for War Memorials
2 September 2022
Gov.uk article on appointment of former WMT Trustee, Caroline, Lady Dalmeny to Chair of the Museum of Home
September 2022
Scottish Local History Forum e-newsletter Clish-Clash mentions War Memorials Trust resources
11 August 2022
West Bridgford Wire article on Tollerton war memorial work, supported by a WMT grant
21 July 2022
Evening Standard article on the theft at Mitcham war memorial, noting local group will contact WMT for advice
Wimbledon Guardian article on the theft at Mitcham war memorial, noting local group will contact WMT for advice
July 2022
Britain at War magazine article on Scotland's Fighting Ministers - author Paul Goodwin noted his volunteering for WMT
Scottish Local History Forum e-newsletter Clish-Clash mentions War Memorials Trust resources
21 June 2022
BBC News article on on the conservation of the Victorian Embankment gardens, Nottingham noting WMT as a funder
20 June 2022
West Bridgford Wire article on the conservation of the Victorian Embankment gardens, Nottingham noting WMT as a funder
15 June 2022
Spalding Today article reporting graffiti on Spalding war memorial which is being removed. It notes that if it is not remedied the council will contact WMT for advice
8 June 2022
Falikirk Council article on Grangemouth war memorial rededication
20 May 2022
Falkirk Herald article on works to Grangemouth war memorial
13 May 2022
Daily Gazette / Essex County Standard article on a meeting held to discuss the future of Shrub End memorial, noting WMT provided support
12 May 2022
Edinburgh Evening News readers letter on the closure of churches in Fife, noting they are a supporter of WMT and have been recording memorials on War Memorials Online
May 2022
National Trust magazine feature detailsworks to Wellington Monument supported by a WMT grant
25 April 2022
BBC News article about works to Commando memorial
22 April 2022
The Highland Council article on works to Commando memorial
19 April 2022
West Bridgford Wire article on works to Victoria Embankment’s Memorial Gardens in Nottingham which has a grant from WMT
5 April 2022
Rural Services Network monthly article features WMT funding
3 April 2022
National Churches Trust article featuring War Memorials Online
