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GD No: 2020/0018 The Council of Ministers Annual Report Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee July 2020 Contents Page No 1. Introduction............................................................................................................... 5 2. Membership of the Committee .................................................................................... 5 3. Isle of Man War Memorials Register ............................................................................. 5 4. Committee website ..................................................................................................... 6 5. Protecting War Memorials............................................................................................ 6 6. Meetings .................................................................................................................... 6 7. War Memorials legislation ............................................................................................ 6 8. Way Forward ............................................................................................................. 7 9. Photographic record.................................................................................................... 7 Appendix 1 .................................................................................................................... 9 4 1. Introduction At the Tynwald sitting in October 2008, approval was given to the establishment of a Body for the Preservation of the Island’s War Memorials to be called the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee (‘the Committee’). The Committee is responsible for - (a) ensuring a proper registration of War Memorials throughout the Isle of Man; (b) encouraging the proper maintenance and upkeep of such memorials; and (c) avoiding the destruction of, or overseeing the removal of, such memorials by encouraging the owners or custodians to advise the Committee that such is likely prior to such actions being taken so as to enable the Committee to ascertain any actions that may be appropriate for them to safeguard the memorial. The establishment of the Committee did not remove the responsibility for War Memorials from Local Authorities. The Committee is required to produce an Annual Report to be published and made available on the Government website. 2. Membership of the Committee The membership of the Committee is as follows: Chair: Mrs Daphne Caine MHK Vice Chair: awaiting appointment Lay Members: The Venerable Andrew Brown Mr Keith Dalrymple FRICS, FCIoB, FRSA Mr Robert Dowty Mr Hector Duff OBE BEM MM LGdh TH Mr Bruce Kirkham 3. Isle of Man War Memorials Register The Register, compiled by the Committee, includes the following information: • location; • brief description; • photographs showing the War Memorial and its location; • (where known) the war, campaign, action or unit commemorated; • the date of erection and/or dedication; • transcript of inscriptions and names so that a permanent record exists in case of future damage or loss; and • (where known) the designer/maker/craftsperson who created the War Memorial. At the same time as compiling the register the Committee has identified the physical condition and vulnerability to damage of each War Memorial in order to assess the need for conservation works. It was agreed that Manx National Heritage (‘MNH’) would maintain the register with updates being provided by the Committee. The MNH record also includes the grid reference, condition report, historic information and digital mapping of the memorials. The data is being used for online visitors, 5 teacher training, family history workshops, shared with the War Memorials Trust, Historypin and other online partners. The register is maintained by MNH and is available via iMuseum’: http://www.imuseum.im/search/all/search?term=war+memorials An extract taken from the register of War Memorials, which lists the locations, types of memorial and the responsibility, is attached at Appendix 1. Anyone with an interest in Manx War Memorials is directed to www.imuseum.im. 4. Committee website A website has been established for the Committee under: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/council-of-ministers/the-council-of- ministers/war-memorials-committee/ 5. Protecting War Memorials The Committee recommends the attention of custodians should be drawn to the extensive technical and practical advice available from the War Memorials Trust and Historic England and arranged for the following documents be issued to all Local Authorities: UK Department for Constitutional Affairs – Guidance for Custodians War Memorials Trust – Bulletin – We will remember 1914 – 1918 War Memorials Trust – Conserving War Memorials War Memorials Trust – Protecting our war memorials together leaflet Links to the documents can be obtained on the Committee website; or printed versions from the Committee Secretary (Fenella Evans), at the Cabinet Office, Government Office, Bucks Road, Douglas, Tel: 685314 or Email: [email protected]. 6. Meetings The Committee met on 3 occasions during the year ending July 2020. Meetings and visits have been unable to take place since March due to the Covid-19 restrictions, but will resume in July. 7. War Memorials legislation Legislation relevant to War Memorials: The War Memorials Act 2016 (which can be accessed via the website at - https://legislation.gov.im/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016- 0002/WarMemorialsAct2016_1.pdf War Memorials (Planning) Order 2017 [SD No 2017/0327] War Memorials (Ecclesiastical Exemption) Order 2017 [SD No 2017/0328] Copies of the legislation can be obtained from Tynwald Library at Clerk of Tynwald's Office, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, IM1 3PW. Contact: 01624 685520 or email: [email protected] (please note there will be a printing charge) 6 8. Way Forward The Committee will continue to ensure that the remit is fulfilled and to seek the support of custodians to maintain their memorials in good order. The Committee will continue to develop constructive collaboration with MNH, the custodians and those with relevant specialist skills. This enables timely and positive outcomes to requests from custodians who are seeking assistance with restoration projects. The Committee will continue to work with MNH to maintain the register of War Memorials, which will meet the requirements of both bodies and for the public. The Committee also works closely with the Church Authority. 9. Photographic record The Register of War Memorials includes a photographic record; please see some examples below taken from our record: All Saints Church, Lonan, Parish Commemorative Plaque 7 St Ninian’s Church, Commemorative Lamps, Douglas Bride First World War Memorial 8 Appendix 1 Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee Register The Committee has established a register of Isle of Man War Memorials. Below is an extract taken from the register which lists the location of the War Memorials, a brief description and the name of the custodian. Location Type of Responsibility Monument Andreas Parish War Memorial obelisk St Andrew's Church grounds, Andreas St Jude's Church Parish Roll of Honour, Andreas roll of honour St Jude's Church, St Jude's Memorial to Flight Lieutenant William Murray Crellin, St Jude's Church, Andreas plaque St Jude's Church, St Jude's, Andreas RAF Memorial Organ and Plaque, St Andrew's electric organ; Church, Andreas plaque St Andrew's Church, Andreas Commemorative window for the Air Gunnery School, Andreas window St Andrew's Church, Andreas Andreas Parish Memorial Altar Cross, St Andrew's Church, Andreas altar cross St Andrew's Church, Andreas St Andrew's Church Roll of Honour, Andreas roll of honour St Andrew's Church, Andreas Arbory Parish Commemorative Plaque, St Columba's Church, Arbory plaque St Columba's Church, Arbory Royal British Legion (Colby Branch) Garden of Remembrance garden St Columba's Churchyard, Ballabeg, Arbory Memorial to 2nd Lieutenant W.N. Stubbs, St Columba's Church, Arbory plaque St Columba's Church, Ballabeg, Arbory Memorial to Captain John Quilliam, St Columba's Church, Arbory plaque St Columba's Church, Ballabeg, Arbory Memorial to Lieutenant Colonel William Cuninghame and Christian Taubman, St Columba's Church, Arbory plaque St Columba's Church, Ballabeg, Arbory Memorial to 2nd Lieutenant John Huntley Wickham Stevenson, St Columba's Church, Arbory plaque St Columba's Church, Ballabeg, Arbory Arbory Parish Hall Memorial to 2nd Lieutenant Henry Stuart Cooil plaque Arbory Parish Hall, Ballabeg, Arbory Arbory Centenary Memorial monument Main Road, Ballabeg, Arbory Manx Servicemen Centenary Poppy ceramic St Columba’s Church, Ballabeg, Arbory 9 Ballaugh Parish War Memorial, St Mary's St Mary's (new) Church grounds, Station (new) Church obelisk Road, Ballaugh, IM7 5AH Ballaugh Parish War Memorial, Ballaugh Bridge cross Ballaugh Bridge St Mary's (new) Church Roll of Honour, St Mary's (new) Church, Station Road, Ballaugh roll of honour Ballaugh, IM7 5AH Memorial to Petty Officer Philip O. Caine, St St Mary's (new) Church, Station Road, Mary's (new) Church, Ballaugh plaque Ballaugh, IM7 5AH Memorial to Lance Corporal Harold Robertson St Mary's (new) Church, Station Road, Kissack, St Mary's (new) Church, Ballaugh plaque Ballaugh, IM7 5AH St Brendan's Church grounds, Saddle Road, Braddan Parish War Memorial column; cross Braddan, Douglas, IM4 4LB Braddan Parish Roll of Honour, St Brendan's St Brendan's Church grounds, Saddle Road, Church roll of honour Braddan,