World War II Memorial in Bierley Church - Bradford, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 46.242 W 001° 43.939
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This cross is located in the churchyard of St John the Evangelist, Bierley in Bradford.
Waymark Code: WMA5PK
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/21/2010
Views: 3
The church is located on the corner of Bierley Lane and Rooley Lane.
The memorial is a stone cross mounted on a stone pillar.
There is an inscription that says
1939 - 1945
TO THE
GLORY OF GOD
AND IN HONOURED
MEMORY OF
and then a list of names of the dead which are included in the photo gallery.
The picture was taken soon after the Armistice Day service on 14th November 2010, the main wreath is still attached to the base. There are also a number of small crosses on the plinth and in front of the memorial.
It is possible to park nearby on Bierley lane. There is also a bus stop on Bierley Lane opposite the church for the 620 or 621 from Bradford. Alternatively the 508 stops on Rooley Lane outside the church from Leeds, or opposite the church from Halifax. The 624 uses the same stops as the 508 and goes between Odsal Top and Bradford Interchange.
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Ungated entrance on either Rooley Lane or Bierley Lane
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
Bierley Lane
Bradford, West Yorkshire United Kingdom
BD4 6AA
Commemoration: The memory of people who died and were connected to the church
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
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