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
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
SUNDAY, 8th NOVEMBER – 12 noon, at the CENOTAPH
WERNETH LOW, HYDE.
The service will include an address and blessings by Rev Alan Bolton (Chair) of the Methodist Circuit, readings by the Hyde War Memorial Trust, British Legion, and local youth groups. Music will be played by West Hill Boys School Band. Wreaths will be laid by various Organisations. There will also be a short service of prayers and wreath-laying at the Memorial Garden near to the Visitor Centre.
Access will be available for motor vehicles up to the Cenotaph (if required).
We hope that you will take this opportunity to visit the Centre and look at the files containing personal information on the 710 men from the Borough of Hyde who gave their lives in the First World War. Files compiled by Mr Ron Husband, Archivist for the Hyde War Memorial Trust. This information can also be found on our new web site - hwmt.co.uk
The Trust would like to add to these files, and would welcome any further information from family members. Any letters or articles (with permission) would be carefully copied and returned to the family.
A copy of the original “Minute Book for the Hyde War Memorial Fund” is also available for viewing at the Visitor Centre.
Light refreshments will be available at the Werneth Low Country Park Visitor Centre.
The Hyde War Memorial Trust members 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 for ourselves and future generations.
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