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Victoria School
Town or City: Newhaven, Edinburgh
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Country: Scotland
WMT Reference Number: WM1320
Value of grant: £531.10
Type of memorial: Non-Freestanding
Type of work: Conservation and repair
Grant scheme: Special Grants
Year: 2002
UKNIWM reference number: 47569
Victoria Primary school in Edinburgh has a framed war memorial roll of honour carrying the names of those from the School who served in World War I. The paper roll is written in ink on paper with a watercolour background and was mounted on heavy paste/strawboard. Damage had occurred around the edges.
In 2002 War Memorials Trust War Memorials Trust arranged for the conservation of the memorial. The roll of honour was consolidated with refilling of missing areas and retouching as required. It was reframed to conservation standards to ensure maximum protection when rehung. The project cost was £531.10.
When the memorial was rededicated in the school a number of pupils discovered relatives whose names appeared on it. Pupils and their families also contributed to the cost of the conservation works.
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference WM1320
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 47569
If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org
