The ‘In Memoriam 2014’ project aims to help communities preserve their war memorial heritage.
The following information is taken from the In Memoriam 2014 website:
“War Memorials Trust and the SmartWater Foundation are working in partnership to locate, log and protect thousands of war memorials across the United Kingdom using cutting edge forensic technology. In Memoriam 2014 is supported by the Royal British Legion and the Cadet Forces.
As the name suggests this project is using the forthcoming centenary of World War I to help communities preserve their war memorial heritage. In Memoriam 2014 will protect memorials at risk of theft or damage by marking them with SmartWater.
There is thought to be approximately 100,000 war memorials in the British Isles and the concept of In Memoriam 2014 is to encourage local communities and youth groups to identify and get involved with war memorials. The information obtained from those that apply will be used by War Memorials Trust to help its work protecting and conserving war memorials. The increased awareness of war memorial issues that this campaign will create will enable the charity to promote the importance of best conservation practice through its advisory and grant-making activities.”
You can tell In Memoriam 2014 about any war memorials near you by clicking here.
Images courtesy of In Memoriam 2014 website.