Press coverage 2018-19
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.
21st March 2019
Goole Times article reporting on works to Eastringham war memorial supported by a grant from WMT
10th March 2019
County Herald article on cleaning works to Niton and Whitwell war memorial which references War Memorials Trust
25th February 2019
Warrington Worldwide article reporting on the War Memorials Trust grant for works to Warrington war memorial
20th February 2019
The Daily Record article reporting on the vandalism of the Highland Light Infantry Memorial
19th February 2019
Ledbury Reporter article reporting on the condition of Ledbury war memorial, noting WMT recommended engaging a structural engineer
31st December 2018
Holiday Radio article about a grant offer from WMT supporting works to Queen Street Methodist war memorial organ
30th December 2018
The Press and Journal article about a car accident causing damage to RAF Banff Strike Wing Memorial, noting that WMT have been in touch
28th December 2018
The Scarborough News article about a grant offer from WMT supporting works to a Queen Street Methodist war memorial organ
8th December 2018
CheshireLive article refers to the final Christmas event of a Great War themed pub, which will include a fundraising raffle for the War Memorials Trust
4th December 2018
CheshireLive Article refers to the final Christmas event of a Great War themed pub, which will include a fundraising raffle for the War Memorials Trust
4th December 2018
Rural Services Network Bulletin refers to the War Memorial's Trust grants, remit and deadlines amongst other funding opportunities available to rural services
1st December 2018
Corley & Follingley Church and Village newlsetter article on works to Fillongley war memorial supported by a grant from WMT
28th November 2018
North Wales Chronicle article refers to grants received towards works to St Bodfan's Church war memorial from organisations including War Memorials Trust
23rd November 2018
Civic Update discussed War Memorials Trust grant to Triumph and Gloria war memorial in Coventry
21st November 2018
Times & Star article on conservation works to Cockermouth war memorial followign a £17,000 grant offer from War Memorials Trust
16th November 2018
Leamington Observer article on works to Princethorpe Cemetery war memorial which received a Grants for War Memorials award of £3,750
Leamington Observer article on a War Memorials Trust grant to support repair and conservation of Princethorpe Cemetery’s war memorial
Hereford Times report that St Mary's Church, Madley war memorial organ has received a grant offer from War Memorials Trust
12th November 2018
Daily Echo report on the works to Poole Park's war memorial suported by a £31,280 grant facilitated by War Memorials Trust
10th November 2018
The Guardian article highlights efforts all over the UK to prepare for Armistice centenary including information provided by War Memorials Trust
8th November 2018
East Lothian Courier article discussing the potential addition of a name to North Berwick war memorial with comment from War Memorials Trust on addition of name issues
Dunfermline Press issue includes an article on conservation and repair of war memorials in St Andrew's Church, Erskine
7th November 2018
Camden News by Camden Council article discussing works to Chenies Street war memorial supported by War Memorials Trust grant and advice
6th November 2018
ArtWatch UK online article features details of War Memorials Trust's Bulletin
1st November 2018
Park News issue features articles referencing conservation project to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Soldiers, Sailors and Nurses supported by War Memorials Trust
Pinnacle, the members magazine of the Churches Conservation Trust featured an article on WMT and its work
30th October 2018
Cardiff News Room article on works to the Welsh National War Memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
Haverhill Echo article on repair and conservation works to Steeple Bumpstead's war memorial which received a grant from War Memorials Trust
26th October 2018
The Gazette article highlighting that over 2,500 war memorials have been listed by Historic England as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
22nd October 2018
The Bangor Aye article on works to Bangor war memorial cross following a grant from War Memorials Trust
Historic England media release highlighting the 2,500 war memorials added to the National Heritage List for England through the centenary of World War I
18th October 2018
Mansfield and Ashfield Chad article on Ashfield District Council aiming to take a long-term approach to the repair and conservation of war memorials with support from War Memorials Trust and the Royal British Legion
17th October 2018
Herefordshire Council article detailing grants awarded to Leominster and Birley with Upper Hill war memorials during the centenary period
15th October 2018
Lichfields UK blog post by former WMT Conservation Officer, Amy Davidson, highlighting issues around the conservation of war memorials in the UK
10th October 2018
Coventry Observer article on the Triumph factory war memorial receiving a grant from War Memorials Trust
5th October 2018
The Highland Council article on Dores war memorial receiving a grant of £28,130 from War Memorials Trust
The Press and Journal article on Dores war memorial receiving a grant from War Memorials Trust for conservation works
2nd October 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
1st October 2018
Midhurst Magazine Memories of War issue features link to War Memorials Trust website for advice
25th September 2018
The Northern Times article on works to Helmsdale war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
18th September 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
7th September 2018
East Lothian Courier article on the addition of a name to Dunbar war memorial which received a grant for conservation works from War Memorials Trust in early 2018
4th September 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
29th August 2018
Barrhead News article on works to Bourock war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
24th August 2018
Nottingham Post article on works to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Soldiers, Sailors and Nurses war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
21st August 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
7th August 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
3rd August 2018
Northumberland Gazette article on the completion of works to Amble clock tower following a grant from War Memorials Trust
2nd August 2018
Galloway News article on WMT Regional Volunteer Paul Goodwin outlining the late Sir Alex Fergusson's interest in the work of War Memorials Trust
North Somerset Times article on fundraising efforts for the remaining funds needed for works to Clevedon war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
Thetford and Brandon Times article on Kilverstone war memorial receiving a grant from War Memorials Trust
30th July 2018
Leicester Mercury article on major works to Coalville urban area war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
29th July 2018
Lancashire Telegraph article on the listing of Park Road Methodist Church war memorial as part of the First World War Memorials Programme
24th July 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
10th July 2018
Express and Star article on upcoming works to Bilston war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust and local fundraising efforts
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
26th June 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
13th June 2018
Birmingham Mail article on plans by Wolverhampton Council to undertake works to two local war memorials
12th June 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
8th June 2018
Weston Mercury article on works to Weston-super-Mare war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
2nd June 2018
Wales 247 article on works to Radyr war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
31st May 2018
Bradford Telegraph and Argus letter from a War Memorials Trust member highlighting the work of the charity
Gazette and Herald article on the rededication of Calne war memorial following conservation works
29th May 2018
Ledbury Reporter article on an unsuccessful grant application to War Memorials Trust for works to Ledbury war memorial
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
20th May 2018
East Anglian Daily Times article on works to Sudbury war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
19th May 2018
Leicester Mercury article on works to Loughborough Carillon Tower following a grant from War Memorials Trust
18th May 2018
Pontefract and Castleford Express article on Knottingley war memorial receiving a grant from War Memorials Trust
15th May 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
7th May 2018
Bournemouth Echo article on works to war memorials in Poole Park
4th May 2018
Borough of Poole article on works to Poole war memorial
Wigan Today article on works to Lowton St Luke's war memorial following a grant from War Memorials Trust
27th April 2018
The Mail article about fundraising efforts by the local community to raise £25,000 for works to Millom war memorial
20th April 2018
The Chester Chronicle article on Upton-by-Chester war memorial receiving a grant from War Memorials Trust
17th April 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
16th April 2018
Birmingham Mail article on a community appeal to raise £1,000 towards conservation works to Shirley war memorial
10th April 2018
Poole Park Life article on a Grants for War Memorials scheme grant towards works to war memorials in Poole Park
3rd April 2018
War Memorials News from Civic Voice
