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Crockett’s Leathercloth Works War Memorial

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“A lion guarding memories,” you might think, gazing at Crockett’s Leathercloth Works War Memorial. But this lion, perched atop a Portland stone pylon, guards more than just memories. It guards the names of 26 individuals, their lives forever intertwined with the history of Crockett’s Leathercloth Works. The company, known for its artificial leather production from 1855 to 1961, once thrived on Abbey Road. This memorial, originally located within the factory grounds, stands as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during the World Wars. The names etched on its surface, 16 from WWI and 10 from WWII, belonged to the company’s very own – men and women who traded their workbenches for battlefields. Among them lies a curious inclusion: Comte Robert de Lesseps. His connection to the factory remains a mystery, a puzzle yet to be solved. As you observe the weathered inscription, “This memorial was erected by the directors of the Leather Cloth Company Ltd in memory of those who fell fighting 1914-1919,” you’re transported back to a time when the factory hummed with industry. Today, Crockett’s Leathercloth Works War Memorial stands silent, a poignant reminder of lives lost and the enduring impact of war on a community.

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