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Bootle War Memorial DP175404
War Memorial South of Balliol Road junction, Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside.Erected around1920 with figures signed M. Manenti. View from east featuring an airman putting on a glove looking up at the sky. List entry Number: 1283634. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 18101876
Filename: DP175404.jpg
Size: 5399 x 8100 (13.3MB)
Date: 9th March 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Staff Photographer
First World War Memorial Sculpture Airman
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This print captures the essence of the Bootle War Memorial, standing tall and proud in Merseyside since its erection around 1920. Crafted by the skilled hands of M. Manenti, this magnificent sculpture pays homage to those who bravely served during World War I. The memorial's significance is further emphasized by its listing entry number: 1283634. From an eastern perspective, we are drawn into a poignant scene featuring an airman engrossed in his preparations for flight. With one hand delicately slipping on a glove, his gaze fixated upon the sky above speaks volumes about the courage and determination that defined these heroes of war. The composition expertly captures both the grandeur of the memorial itself and the vulnerability of those it commemorates. Alun Bull's skillful photography allows us to appreciate every intricate detail etched into this remarkable piece of history. As we reflect upon this image, our thoughts are transported back to a time when sacrifice was not just a word but a way of life for countless individuals who fought selflessly for their country. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that their legacy lives on through memorials like these – reminders that should never be forgotten. In sharing this image with us, Historic England invites us all to pause and remember those who gave everything so that we may live in freedom today.
