First World War memorial for 66 Triumph motorcycle factory workers restored

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First World War memorial for 66 Triumph motorcycle factory workers restored

Postby dutchman » Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:36 pm

A memorial for 66 men who left their work benches at the Triumph motorcycle factory to fight in the First World War has been restored

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The historic Triumph Gloria Memorial in London Road Cemetery, Coventry, had been neglected for years with the names of the fallen barely visible.

The memorial for the workers was paid for by subscriptions from their colleagues and unveiled in March 1921 by the founder of the company and former city mayor, Siegfried Bettmann.

Chairman of the Friends of London Road Cemetery (FLRC) Ian Woolley began searching for funding for its regeneration a few years ago.

And after a grant from the War Memorials Trust the restoration has been completed.

The work was fittingly undertaken by W Smith & Son Monumental Masons, the same company which first installed the memorial.

The Coventry-based Triumph manufacturer first produced motorcycles in 1902 at its factory in Much Park Street.

FLRC are planning a re-dedication service to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and are calling on relatives to join them.

It is set to take place in the cemetery on Saturday, November 17 at noon.

Mr Woolley said: “For many years the memorial has looked a dark and sad sight with the names barely visible, with talk from various quarters about getting the funds for a restoration.

“I took up the challenge a few years ago with the resolve to get the funding.

“The task now is to try and trace any descendants of the 66 men with the hope that they would be able to attend the service.

“If you are related to any of the men on the Triumph Gloria Memorial please get in touch.”

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Re: First World War memorial for 66 Triumph motorcycle factory workers restored

Postby rebbonk » Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:52 am

Excellent. We must never forget.
Of course it'll fit; you just need a bigger hammer.
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