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.

PEACE DAY SERVICE. SUNDAY 27TH JUNE 2010-07-17

The 710 men of the old Borough of Hyde who gave their lives in the 1st World War, were remembered at the Peace Day Service held at the Cenotaph on Werneth Low, on Sunday 27th June .

Remembered too were men and women across Tameside who lost their lives in later conflicts, and those currently engaged in active service in Afghanistan.

The service was led by Rev.(Canon) Stephen Wilson of St.George’s Church, Hyde. The Civic Mayor, Cllr Jean Brazil and Consort husband Sydney Brazil. The Royal British Legion, St.John’s Mossley Band, and other groups and organisations, attended. Wreaths were laid by the Civic Mayor, and also Mrs. Margaret Eddowes, Chairman of the Hyde War Memorial Trust.

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

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