Blythe Bridge War Memorial and St Peter's church
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Blythe Bridge War Memorial and St Peter's church
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 13 May 2021
The grade II listed war memorial commemorates the men and women from the parish of Forsbrook who fell in the two world wars. Designed by Robert Bridgeman and Sons of Lichfield, it was constructed of Whitbed Portland stone and unveiled by Colonel JV Campbell in 1921. The statue at the base is of an infantryman in mourning pose. The area in which it stands is now used as a car park but was originally grassed. To the rear is St Peter's church which was built between 1847 and 1849 to a design by a Mr Barr of London. It was originally intended as a chapel of ease to serve the related settlements of Forsbrook, Blythe Bridge and Blythe Marsh and there were alterations made in 1883, 1908 and 1912. It is in the diocese of Lichfield.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.967425
Longitude
-2.059813