tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post6371091294509547110..comments2024-02-11T00:32:15.093+00:00Comments on Hyde Cheshire Blog: Hyde War Memorial (Cenotaph), A brief historyTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04167792394551286975noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-15468529139068952672014-07-22T16:18:43.744+01:002014-07-22T16:18:43.744+01:00Hi Paul
Try this site, should have his name on h...Hi Paul <br />Try this site, should have his name on here.. it states 710,but I've heard that 3 of the names are missing from the list.<br /><br />http://www.carlscam.com/hyde/warhall.htmaul..<br /><br />It might be worth a look on my other blog as he could well be mentioned on there.<br /><br />http://hydeww1.blogspot.co.uk/<br />Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167792394551286975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-82215473351134767382014-07-21T16:03:24.271+01:002014-07-21T16:03:24.271+01:00My great grandfather was killec in the first world...My great grandfather was killec in the first world war. Is there a list if the hyde men who lost their lives please? <br />paul thorntonwoodgnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01841552905648273534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-27938377822510227232013-11-07T21:35:48.631+00:002013-11-07T21:35:48.631+00:00I notice the Hyde Memorial Trust website domain na...I notice the Hyde Memorial Trust website domain name has not been renewed - can something be done to sort this out.<br /><br />Simon PickfordSimon Pickfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396504186450664561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-79663314842942149732012-11-03T17:28:02.326+00:002012-11-03T17:28:02.326+00:00@WL Thank you very much, excellent info. @WL Thank you very much, excellent info. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-54203545494259789962012-11-03T16:40:29.637+00:002012-11-03T16:40:29.637+00:00TheMeglet - in answer to your 2nd question, I almo...TheMeglet - in answer to your 2nd question, I almost certain that Mrs Welch had been the Mayoress of Hyde from 1914-1916, when her husband, Mr Stanley Welch was Mayor. He was the co-owner of Jacobsen & Welch the stationery firm (later Newton Mill) and he presented the oak panels to the council which make up the war memorial which stands on the first landing of the town hall staircase, adjacent to the entrance door to the public hall. There is also a memorial plaque to Mrs Welch there.Werneth Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-12175766222218714652012-10-31T18:29:56.087+00:002012-10-31T18:29:56.087+00:00I can well believe that, Dave. My uncle was in a P...I can well believe that, Dave. My uncle was in a Pals battallion of the Manchesters with other Hyde lads who volunteered long before conscription was introduced. They believed the propaganda put out by Kitchener and others which appealed to their sense of national loyalty and pride. Somebody mentioned a "land fit for heroes" but the heroes never came home. Werneth Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-2766957449698551492012-10-31T14:59:25.395+00:002012-10-31T14:59:25.395+00:00Conscription was introduced in 1916 and before tha...Conscription was introduced in 1916 and before that young men were encouraged to enlist by the formation of 'pals' battalions, ostensibly so that they could serve with people they knew, but I'm sure that the intention was also to pressure them to enlist along with their friends so as not to be seen as cowards. I was told a story years ago that when the young men from this area were taken to Victoria Station in Manchester on the first step of their journey to the front there was a line of military policemen standing on the track on the other side of the train so that they couldn't abscond by leaving the train through the opposite door. Read this story about the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/britain_wwone/pals_01.shtml" rel="nofollow"> tragic waste of young lives</a>.Dave Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-10228025079703860692012-10-31T09:51:03.780+00:002012-10-31T09:51:03.780+00:00Whatever the dates, there was more than enough tim...Whatever the dates, there was more than enough time for the needless slaughter of millions of young men whose lives were snatched from them. It makes my blood boil when I hear people say "They gave their lives ..." My paternal uncle was one of the 710 men of Hyde who enlisted and was blown to bits somewhere on Northern France in 1917, aged 22. He was engaged to be married and had everything to live for when he went like a lamb to the slaughter, along with all the other lads. It's interesting to read the citations of each man of Hyde who was lost on the Hyde Memorial Trust Website. No more war please.Werneth Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-12510049576730432782012-10-30T21:47:14.928+00:002012-10-30T21:47:14.928+00:00I've made the point about the dates before. Br...I've made the point about the dates before. British people are confused because they think the war ended in 1918 (the date of the armistice) and Americans are confused because they think it started in 1917.Dave Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-11514983908221903342012-10-30T21:13:03.448+00:002012-10-30T21:13:03.448+00:00I think because the Peace Settlement (The Treaty o...I think because the Peace Settlement (The Treaty of Versailles) was not signed until June 1919.Werneth Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-26481190089179099962012-10-30T16:40:51.700+00:002012-10-30T16:40:51.700+00:00I have two questions;
Why does the inscription st...I have two questions;<br /><br />Why does the inscription state the war from 1914 to 1919? The war officially ended in November 1918.<br /><br />Also who was Mrs Welch, that she was given the honour of unveiling the cenotaph?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-66222099527264587202012-10-29T13:45:43.748+00:002012-10-29T13:45:43.748+00:00I go to the remembrance service every year and ove...I go to the remembrance service every year and over recent years the number of attendees has steadily increased. Last year was amazing and there were well over 100 there (maybe 200). Most years the service commences at 12.00, but because this year Remembrance Sunday actually falls on Remembrance Day itself (the eleventh of the eleventh) I wonder whether it will be held at the official time of 11.00.<br /><br />Does anyone know?Bill Lancashirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-55010485478974751832012-10-29T11:36:33.741+00:002012-10-29T11:36:33.741+00:00Anonymous is correct, each year there is a service...Anonymous is correct, each year there is a service at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday at 12 o'clock after the local church services are over. there is generally 60-70, and this is increasing with the losses in Afghanistan,at the service including scouts, guides and British Legion representatives.downsie21https://www.blogger.com/profile/09983084780138774221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-36321520090794651262012-10-28T20:50:04.760+00:002012-10-28T20:50:04.760+00:00There is still a display in the visitors centre ab...There is still a display in the visitors centre about the 710 Men of Hyde who died in the First World War and the Cenotaph.<br /><br />On Sunday the 11th November they are holding this years Remembrance Service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-71095721434576987202012-10-28T16:16:04.379+00:002012-10-28T16:16:04.379+00:00I've not been in there for a while, but they u...I've not been in there for a while, but they used to have a lot of interesting stuff about the War Memorial in the visitor's centre. Is it still on display there?Dave Williamsnoreply@blogger.com