A 100-year-old memorial to soldiers who died in First World War may soon have a permanent home.

The honours board was originally displayed at the former National School in Defford Road, Pershore, and was funded by the families of men from the school - with one shilling being requested from each family.

Now, the board looks set to find a permanent home and be displayed prominently at the Pershore Cemetery Chapel, possibly in time for this year’s Remembrance Services in November.

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Simon Dudfield, chairman of Pershore's Royal British Legion branch, said:  “Pershore Cemetery Chapel would be an ideal final resting place for this honours board and to have installation taking place before Saturday, November 11 would be brilliant.

“The Royal British Legion in Pershore is proud and honoured to have saved this board from extinction, but a garage is not where it should be stored."

When the former National School closed during the Second World War, the board was then rescued and moved to the former Working Mens Club in the town’s High Street where it was on display until the club closed its doors for the last time five years ago.

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It was then rescued for a second time, this time by members of The Royal British Legion, and has been restored awaiting its future home.

The board is made of solid English oak and is officially listed in the Imperial War Museum's records 

Suitable locations for its permanent display suggested by the legion included Pershore Town Hall in the High Street, the town’s former post office building and Pershore Abbey.