Thornton Hough Village War Memorial.
Posted on Jul 9, 2015
The limestone memorial in the village of Thornton Hough, having been moved to its present position some years ago, was in need of cleaning and sprucing up. The small bronze placque had a small amount of corrosion which needed removing and rewaxing. There were algal and lichen growths on the plinth, along with a variety of...
Memorial Plaques – Private Client
Posted on Feb 5, 2015
As part of an extensive educational project these plaques had every name researched and documented. Not only were the pupils able to see the names of long lost forces but were able to have them ‘brought to life’ by the research into their families, dates of death and wherever possible information about burial...
Hoylake and West Kirby War Memorial
Posted on Feb 2, 2015
Set on an, at times, bleak and windswept headland the Hoylake and West Kirby War memorial is a massive granite obelisk with two, three metre figures on either side of the memorial. An imposing soldier standing almost on a German helmet, carrying a rifle with a fixed bayonet stands one side and a much gentler figure of a...
The Year of the Child – Hyde Park
Posted on Feb 6, 2014
There were particular probelms with several aspects of this sculpture and drinking fountain. The bronze itself had some bad cracks and scratches with green corrosion products showing in many places on the surface. Having assessed the problems and carefully repaired the cracks and fissures the surface was thoroughly cleaned...
Oldham War Memorial – Sculpture
Posted on Oct 25, 2013
Albert Toft (1862 – 1949) is a celebrated Midlands born sculptor. He has a number of War Memorials in the area and Eura Conservation are pleased to have been involved in the conservation of at least four: Cannon Hill South African War Memorial, Chadderton War Memorial, Oldham War Memorial and Central Birmingham’s...
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