IanA Posted 10 December , 2006 Share Posted 10 December , 2006 The Hawick War Memorial in Wilton Park has been voted champion of champions in the Royal British Legion Scotland's best kept war memorial competion. Just thought it ought to be mentioned! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 10 December , 2006 Share Posted 10 December , 2006 Ian, Although it's a year or two since I've been there in the summer Wilton park has always been one of the best looked after parks which I know. No doubt a well deserved award Regards Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10764 Posted 10 December , 2006 Share Posted 10 December , 2006 Any pics to post from our Hawick pals.... Derek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted 10 December , 2006 Author Share Posted 10 December , 2006 I don't have a pic - I hope Derek has.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 10 December , 2006 Share Posted 10 December , 2006 I hope that this link works War Memorial, Wilton Park, Hawick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted 10 December , 2006 Author Share Posted 10 December , 2006 It does indeed. Many thanks! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 11 December , 2006 Share Posted 11 December , 2006 'The Provost asked for an expression of opinion with regard to the front part of the memorial, whether they approved of the iron railings and the lamps. It was suggested that if there were any mob orators about, and the steps available, they would utilise them. It was also thought that it might be difficult to prevent children from climbing on the steps if there was no gate.' The Hawick War Memorial, erected next to the Wilton Lodge Museum, was unveiled to a crowd of over four thousand by the Right Honourable Robert Munro M.P., H..M. Secretary of Scotland on Sunday, 21st October, 1921. The design of the Memorial caused great friction in the immediate post-war period in Hawick. The naked figure of "Youth" causing most concern. " yin o’ th’ biggest acts o’ public indecency that has been perpetrated on th’ community for th’ last forty years.’" A bereaved mother wrote in a letter to the ‘Hawick Express’ that: ‘How can any pure minded mother with her daughters, suffering under the tender emotions of distress, gaze upon this nudity?’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10764 Posted 11 December , 2006 Share Posted 11 December , 2006 Thanks Michael- the link is fine. Derek, thanks also ( did you take the picture for Michael's link site?) I'm not surprised such a fine memorial won an award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted 11 December , 2006 Author Share Posted 11 December , 2006 Fine photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 12 July , 2007 Share Posted 12 July , 2007 Less than a couple of hours till the traditional wreath laying at the Horse Monument and 20 minutes later also at the War Memorial in Wilton Park. Though a couple of time zones away today, nevertheless I will be thinking of Hawick and the KOSBs and of Gallipoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KevinEndon Posted 13 July , 2007 Share Posted 13 July , 2007 Have a wee peep at this pals http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic....orum=warmemscot and once you have seen that have a look at the rest of the site its great Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 13 July , 2007 Share Posted 13 July , 2007 Though a couple of time zones away today, nevertheless I will be thinking of Hawick and the KOSBs and of Gallipoli I was away as well...........but thought on my ancient forefathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shelley Posted 13 July , 2007 Share Posted 13 July , 2007 I spent a few years living in Hawick, and always enjoyed Wilton Park. Although I was a young teen at the time, the war memorial stands out in my memory. The house I lived in was named "Marfaux", after the battle, the original owner's son was killed there. Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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