Douglas Council to mark centenary of war memorial

Families of those killed in WW1 and WW2 invited to the service

Douglas Council is holding a service this afternoon (29 May) to commemorate 100 years of the Douglas War Memorial. 

Family members of those killed in World War One and World War Two have been invited along with the general public. 

The structure was constructed by stonecutter TS Quayle in 1924 and cost £3,400 to make.

Mayor Natalie Byron-Teare says the unveiling a hundred years ago was an 'important' day:

There are over 700 names inscribed on the memorial.

Council Leader Claire Wells added: "Douglas War Memorial was unveiled and dedicated at a ceremony on Thursday, 29 May 1924, at the same time of 3.30pm since when it has become a special place for our whole community, dedicated to the men of Douglas who fought for our freedoms in the First and Second World Wars.

"It truly is a testament to the endurance and resilience of the human spirit and is where we collectively turn to for remembrance and we must continue to preserve the memory of those of our own who have died in conflict."

The Last Post will be played followed by a two-minute silence and a poem written by the current Manx Bard, Boakesey Closs, will be read out to conclude the service.