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...
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...
Oldham War Memorial – Plaques
Posted on Feb 5, 2014
The first part of the process required total removal of all old wax and lacquer and a thorough steam clean to enable crisp and clean moulds to be made. These silicone moulds were then reinforced to keep the gentle curve prior to being stored ready to return to the clients. Following this the uneven colour of the placques...
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...
South African War Memorial.
Posted on Nov 2, 2012
The South African War Memorial (1906), sculpted by local artist Albert Toft (1862 – 1949), had suffered from the effects of acid rain, other environmental deposits, vandalism and some historic settlement of the granite base. Four plaques, three with names of the fallen and one high relief bas plaque representing grief...
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