The sculptures on this war memorial are by John Cassidy:
At a meeting on 22 March 1920 the selection of a War Memorial Monument was made by the town’s War Memorial Committee; Cassidy was commissioned to execute and erect the Monument at a cost not exceeding £3,000. Over 370 Skipton men lost their lives in the 1914-18 war. The monument was unveiled on 8 April 1922. The triangular limestone pillar, about 20 feet (six metres) high, carries a bronze figure of ‘Winged Victory’ and at the base is a nude man modelled in the act of breaking a sword.
Some excellent close up photos of the sculptures can be found here.
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An impressive looking war memorial with evocative figures. John Cassidy looks to have done a very good job indeed.
The statues are quite impressive!
A beautiful shot of the ‘winged victory’ – you can find similar memorials throughout large and small communities here in Canada as well. Sadly, every year, fewer people know the significance of the symbolism.
It is always important to know what they mean and signify.
Very nice photos. I love the Winged Victory on the top. She looks like she could take flight at any moment.
It is a quite spectacular representation
It is a very impressive memorial. Have a great wekend
Thanks Jams
I hope you have a good weekend too.
Very impressive. It looks very beautiful.
Enjoy your weekend.
It is quite spectacular.
I hope you have a good weekend too.
Yes, very impressive.
Thanks Welshcakes
It’s impressive.
My photo ishere
Thanks Audrey
Can you find the old Grammar School hiding within another town centre building, CP?
You need to give me a bit more of a clue… Do you mean in this town centre?
Yup. I had assumed you were staying in Skipton-in-Craven.
I was staying in Malham for a couple of days and visited Skipton with a view to going round the castle (which I did, photos coming soon). I went into the town and it was market day and unexpectedly noticed the ceremony that was going on.
I have been unable to find why the ceremony was taking place on that day. And now I am intrigued by the building you mention…