Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass windows with bronze plaque on outside wall of building. The windows in the hall depict the Burgh coat of arms, St. Michael and the coat of arms of Angus County Council. The window at the top of the stairs depicts the coats of arms of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Town and County Hall
Street
East High Street
Town
Forfar
District
Angus
County
Tayside
Country
Scotland
Postcode
DD8 3AN
OS map ref
NO 45906 50717

Forfar Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THIS TABLET AND THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS/ IN THIS TOWN AND COUNTY HALL ARE DEDICATED/ TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WARS OF 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945/ "AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Metal
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
07/03/1992
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Mr P W Anderson
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr A. L. Russell of the Dundee School of Art
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Russell of the Dundee School of Art
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
14 September 1952
Who was present?
Lieutenant General Sir Colin M. Barber, Commander-in-Chief, Scotland
References
References
Lots of images- http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?p=4341&mforum=warmemscot#4341
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/250884
Dundee Courier - Thursday 10 July 1952 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19520710/059/0004
First of the windows installed.
Forfar Dispatch - Thursday 31 July 1952 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002024/19520731/017/0002
So far, 110 names of the fallen have been collected but the Bailie believed there were more.
Arbroath Herald and Advertiser for the Montrose Burghs - Friday 08 August 1952 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000734/19520808/072/0009
Notice of unveiling
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
157032
Brass memorial plaque on outside of building
What is the image's caption?
Brass memorial plaque on outside of building
Who is it credited to?
Karen Mitchell
Date Taken
11/04/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Karen Mitchell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
480
Media Image Width
640
Media ID
157033
Town and County Hall with brass plaque
What is the image's caption?
Town and County Hall with brass plaque
Who is it credited to?
Karen Mitchell
Date Taken
11/04/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Karen Mitchell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
480
Media Image Width
640