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Derby (King Street Methodist Church)

King Street Methodist Church was demolished in the late 1960s and on its site now stands a council owned multi-storey car park with a car dealership, Motor Plus, on Chapel Street. When the church was demolished its war memorial was moved, stored and forgotten. Discovered 30 years later it was held by Derby City Council until Motor Plus agreed to accept the memorial on its premises thus ensuring it is returned to its original site.

War Memorials Trust contributed £400 towards the relocation which had the strong support of the local ex-service community and the council. The costs included ensuring the memorial is securely supported on the wall as it is a substantial stone tablet.

The memorial reads

To the Glory of God
and in memory of the Men of this Church
who fell in the Great War, 1914 - 1918. 
The two memorial windows and this tablet are placed.

Also in thanksgiving for the return of the following.

Names of both the fallen and the returned are listed.

Further information

War Memorials Trust reference WM1256
UK National Inventory of War Memorials:

If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org

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