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The original "needle" memorial was right next to the fence of our side garden at 40 Breck Road when were ther from 1945 to 1956 and I think the top was missing. Carved in to the base stone was an inscription which said, "Near this spot a lady fell from her horse...." can't remember the rest. In around 2005, an old friend sent me a photo of the restored memorial which, by then had been moved nearer to the road so it could be seen from the pavement. I'll try and find that photo as the area was not overgrown at that time. I read somewhere on this site that it has now gone and is in a local library (Earleston?) I've been in Australia for 38 years so can't go exploring myself!! I'm searching for info on Darley Dene which was in ruins opposite our house in the 1950's after the bombing in 1941 which damaged the Boode Memorial.

Looks like someone has cleaned it up? (Kudos to whomever!)

Couple Of Pics taken today

Err a bit guilty there. last year the gorse and ivy were hanging all over the plaque and I "just happened" to be passing with an empty trailer and a set of long handles pruning shears so I thought .........

I was looking again last week and though maybe it is time for another trim.

S.

Well done that man !!

Nice One Snodvan, I noticed the gorse had been cut recently. Keep up the good work, Cheers

There is about 3 tons mix of soil with concrete blocks on the pavement against the wall of the Boode Memorial, is this a bad case of fly tipping or some work is to take place?. The memorial has been cleared recently but the wall doesn't show any obvious weakness unless the base of the wall is frail.