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St Anne's Church, Tottington.

St. Anne's Church - Tottington

A Letter of endorsement received from the Vicar of St. Anne's Parish Church, Tottington, the Reverend Hugh W. Bearn M.A. Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen

'Whatever the size of the task, J Rawson and Son have always provided service and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Over the last eleven years I have called upon their services to carry out both internal and external work for the Parish Church in Tottington. Some of these have been original designs, requiring subtlety and precise detail, in a variety of materials. In terms of the execution of their work, great care has always been taken to ensure that as little disturbance as possible is caused to the areas in which monuments are established. In addition to the routine maintenance on gravestones in the churchyard there are specific commissions that deserve mention.'

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 George Stanley Peachment V.C. - This commission combined both bronze and granite. This significant historic memorial is circular in design and integrates a bronze portrait relief of Peachment V.C. within a ring of granite. The detail of both his Regimental cap badge and that of the Victoria Cross has been cut into the granite and makes it a memorial worthy of one of Bury's bravest sons.

Memorial Garden Centrepiece - An eight feet high obelisk weighing nearly three tonnes was erected in the Tottington Parish Churchyard. Considerable access issues were overcome with diligence and considerable aptitude ensuring that no damage was caused to the stone. The preparation of the ground ensured that the monument is both safe and secure albeit on a land area of some undulation. The engraving incorporated the Collegiate arms of Clare, Cambridge is also noteworthy for the way in which differing styles of font were employed each in proportion to the other. The Garden was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Manchester.

 

Gordon Harry Lakes CB MC - Was the Deputy Director General of Her Majesty's Prison Service. Rawsons produced a memorial of simplicity and understatement that reflects this mans life. His CB and MC were cut into the granite and great detail was once again achieved. The quality of the work as with Peachment VC was superb and there is a real sense in which both of the above have become living stones to the memory of the men they honour.
Tottington Ex-Servicemen's Memorial - This memorial incorporates the three service badges of Her Majesty's Forces, accompanied by engraved prose relating to the men of the Ex- Servicemens Association. As with the Lakes and Peachment VC memorial, Rawson's work and materials used were of the highest quality in ensuring that justice was done to the subject matter.

'On each occasion Rawsons have achieved a level of excellence which is obvious for all to see. In working within the sacred space of a church building the attitude of their employees has been sensitive, sympathetic and understanding.

All of the projects mentioned have been high profile civic or national events, that have been marked with great ceremonial and media coverage. Rawsons have never veered away from taking on responsibility for any enterprise I have offered them. I have always found them helpful, professional, extremely well informed, courteous at all times and a company that provides first class craftsmanship.'
The Reverend Hugh W Bearn M.A.
Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen