HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST

A BRIEF HISTORY –

In 1920, following a public appeal which raised over £14000, the War Memorial Committee of Hyde Borough Council made a momentuous decision by purchasing Lower Higham Farm and all its land. Following the purchase a scheme was put forward to protect the land forever for the health and well being of the community, a lasting tribute to the 710 men from this area who perished in the Great War of 1914 to 1918. On the site known as Hackingknife, at a cost of £2000, Hyde’s main war memorial was officially unveiled on the 25th June 1921. The land and farm are now held in trust by the Hyde War Memorial Trust.

Coming Events

HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST
PEACE DAY SERVICE
SUNDAY, 29TH JUNE 2008. 3.00 pm
AT THE CENOTAPH, WERNETH LOW

The Hyde War Memorial Trust Peace Day Service this year will be held on Sunday 29th June 2008 at 3.00 pm at the Cenotaph on Werneth Low. The Trustees hope that you will join us in remembering those men and women who have given their lives in all conflicts in order to bring freedom. The service will include an address and blessings by Rev. Mark Bennett of Holy Trinity Church, Gee Cross, readings by the British Legion, local youth groups, and the Hyde War Memorial Trust. Hymns will be played by St.John’s Band Mossley.

There will be access for motor vehicles up to the Cenotaph if this is required.

Light refreshments will be available at the Werneth Low Country Park Visitors Centre.

Hyde War Memorial Trustees and the Country Park Rangers consider it a great honour to remember those men and women who have given their lives in all conflicts in order to bring freedom.

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