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Oldham War Memorial is in Oldham, Lancashire.
Oldham War Memorial was unveiled by General Sir Ian Hamilton on 28th April 1923, before a crowd estimated at over 10,000, and dedicated by the Bishop of Manchester, William Temple. It was sculpted by Albert Toft (age 60) in 1922. The memorial comprises a bronze group sculpture of five life-size soldiers in full battle dress and carrying their weapons, mounted on top of a 3-metre granite plinth. The sculpture originally faced the church but was subsequently rotated 180 degrees to face towards the town hall rather than the church.
Oldham War Memorial has a number of plaques sorrounding commemorating various regiments and events including the M62 Coach Bombing.
The pedestal on which the Old War Memorial sits contains the Roll of Honour which appears to be changed daily.