Remembering their sacrifice

TIMES Past is launching an appeal this week on behalf of the Formby men who fought in the 'war to end all wars.'

Tim Gouldbourne, who discovered Formby's Roll of Honour in an old house on York Road, now wants to build a permanent memorial outside Formby Library on Duke Street.
Tim and the Formby British Legion envisage a collection of floodlight black granite tablets, each listing the names, addresses and regiments of the Formby men who fought in World War 1.
Tim contacted Times Past last week, and said: "The fund raising starts here. The quotes for the work have so far been around £10,000. The memorial will include all 355 names on the manuscript, and include regiment details and addresses.
"Both my great grandfathers appear on the list. William Gouldbourne served in the King's Regiment, and Stewart Stoke Shaw died age 38 from the affects of gas poisoning.I am appealing for Formby people to help make it happen.Please call me on 07812 702 856 to get involved.
And finally, Formby Civic Society is holding a History Group meeting on Thursday at 8pm. The event, which will take place at Ravenmeols Community Centre, will explore ideas for the Heritage Panel, which will promote the diversity of the village on the coast.