The old city centre war memorial is
a single stone cross which stands to the north of Peterborough
Cathedral's precincts. Requests from residents and veteran groups
for a more prominent war memorial for Peterborough led to the
formation of the Peterborough War Memorial steering group.
Represented on this group are Peterborough Veterans' Association,
The Royal British Legion and
Peterborough City Council.
Following public consultation a preferred design was selected
which is based on the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial
Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire.
The contract to install Peterborough's new war memorial was
awarded to John Lucas Ltd of Peterborough, the stone used
is Ancaster white limestone from the Stamford Stone
Company Ltd.
The new memorial is located in Bridge Street close to the
Town Hall. There are steps leading up to the obelisk, on
which the words 'Lest We Forget' are engraved.
Fundraising for Peterborough's war memorial
The new memorial has cost in the region of £45,000 which
has been raised by Peterborough War Memorial steering group.
Members of Peterborough War Memorial steering group are asking
residents and local businesses to make donations towards the
appeal. Cheques made payable to 'Peterborough War Memorial Fund -
RBL' can be sent to George Ware, 206 Eastern Avenue,
Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 4PX.
Children at schools across Peterborough are being given the
chance to own a share in the new war memorial. Every child who
donates £1 is given a certificate signed by the committee which
confirms their stake in the war memorial. Pupils at the following
schools have already signed up to take part:
- Discovery Primary School
- Duke of Befford School in Thorney
- Fulbridge Primary School
- Hampton Hargate Primary School
- Nene Park Academy
- Nene Valley Primary School
- Norwood Primary School
- Old Fletton Primary School
- Southfields Primary School
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
- William Law CofE Primary School
Schools which would like to offer pupils the chance to buy a £1
stake in the new war memorial can find out more by calling Ray
Preston on (01733) 709759 or emailing raymond.preston1@ntlworld.com.