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The King's School, Macclesfield
Town or City: Macclesfield
County: Cheshire
Country: England
WMT Reference Number: WM879
Value of grant: £250.00
Type of memorial: Non-Freestanding
Type of work: Conservation and repair
Grant scheme: Small Grants Scheme
Year: 2002
UKNIWM reference number: 10013
The King’s School on Cumberland Street in Macclesfield has war memorials to both World Wars. The First World War memorial is a bronze plaque carrying the names of 70 who died in the conflict. The memorial is within a grade II listed building.
In 2002 War Memorials Trust gave a grant of £250 towards conservation of the plaque. Previous attempts at restoration needed to be repaired. The memorial was cleaned with distilled water and afterwards a micro-crystalline wax applied to the surface to leave a dark brown patina with the red-gold letters visible. This created an even appearance and covered earlier damage.
The memorial was erected in 1929. It has always been within the school although located in different parts over the years. It is currently hung alongside the Second World War memorials.
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference WM879
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 10013
If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org
