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The Ironmongers' Company awards grant for ironwork
By on June 1, 2010
The Ironmongers' Company has awarded the Willis Fleming Historical Trust a grant of £4,575 for the recreation of the Stoneham War Shrine's two crucifix finials using traditional wrought iron. The Ironmongers' Company is one of the historic guilds of the City of London, and as part of its charitable activities works to promote the craft of ironwork.
 Book of Remembrance
By on May 29, 2010
The Book of Remembrance is now open, with a detailed entry for each of the thirty-six men commemorated at the Stoneham War Shrine. We hope, eventually, to find images of every one of the men for inclusion on the Faces of the Fallen page. If you can provide any information about, or photographs of, the men, please contact us.
Work continuing on Shrine
By on May 11, 2010
Work is continuing on the Shrine, with the back wall and the paving currently being worked on. The stonework has been cleaned, but unfortunately some on the old graffiti is going to take several goes to remove fully.
  The rebuilding of the Stoneham War Shrine begins
By on April 22, 2010
On Wednesday 21 April 2010, building work commenced at the Shrine with the laying of the first restoration stone during a ceremony led by Rev. Stephen Holmes, priest-in-charge of North Stoneham parish. The school councillors of Nightingale Primary School immured sixteen coins under the stone; half the coins dated from 1918 when the Shrine was first completed, and half were new coins freshly minted in 2010. Harry Willis Fleming placed an Elizabethan silver coin in memory of his ancestors. A piece of shrapnel from the First World War was also placed. The stone was prepared by stonemason Jonathan Starr and then laid by local resident Douglas Bunce - who was born in 1918 and grew up at North Stoneham Park. The stone and the building works were blessed by Rev. Stephen Holmes; prayers were said by Prof. Roger Thornton.      (Photos: Bruce Williams)
Progress with the carved lintel
By on March 12, 2010
John Adamson is halfway through carving the inscriptions on the green oak lintel, working quickly while the wood contains enough moisture. The lintel is made in three sections.
   Workshop Inspection
By on March 10, 2010
The setting out of text and end details on the three oak sections forming the main carved lintel were discussed and approved during a meeting at the carver's workshop last Friday.
   Avenue Park entered into Higher Level Stewardship
By on March 10, 2010
Avenue Park has been entered into the HLS scheme run by Natural England. This will help the Countryside team deliver significant environmental benifits to the area. The objectives of the scheme are wildlife conservation, enhancement of landscape, natural resorce protection, protection of historic environment and promotion of public access and understanding. |
