Nicholson Memorial, Leek

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Date:1970 - 1979 (c.)

Description:Sir Arthur Nicholson and his wife Lady Nicholson presented the memorial to the town in memory of their son Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson and all other local men who died fighting in the First World War. The architects Thomas Worthington & Sons of Manchester designed the 90 feet high memorial, which was built from Portland Stone. It was formally opened on 20th of August 1925.

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Donor ref:p.2019.21.0076 (37/40219)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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