Garden

The British Legion Memorial Garden, Orrell Road

The British Legion Memorial Garden at Orrell Road is situated within the grounds of the British Legion (L21 Club). The centrepiece began as a memorial to soldiers who worked for the Bryant and May match company. The match factory in Litherland was huge (see History) and burned down in the May 1941 Blitz. The memorial stone was originally sited at Bryant and May\’s rebuilt Matchworks site in Garston until that site closed in 2005. Fittingly, the stone then moved back to Litherland into a beautifully crafted Garden of Remembrance (pictures below). There is a search on for people who may be able to add information about any of these pictures. If you think you, your friends or relatives can provide further detail (for example dates, peoples names or events) please send a text to Admin on 07936 717946 and we can make the pictures complete.

\"\" — The memorial stone when first installed in the garden in 2005.

\"\" — The garden in bloom with outlook on to St Philips Church

\"\" — Another view of the garden in its prime

\"\" — Parade filing through the garden

\"\" — Standard bearers each side of memorial stone

\"\" — Family event in the garden

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