Monument to PC John Taylor (d.1986)
at Kingsway, Stoke
 

Location: Kingsway, Stoke
Date of installation: c.1986
Artist: Unknown
Commissioned by: Staffordshire Police Authority
 

 

A simple granite marker, polished front and back with rough hewn edge.
Incised with the same inscription on both sides,
and below this a shallow relief of the Staffordshire Police Authority emblem.
 

Description: A simple granite marker, polished front and back with rough hewn edge. Incised with the same inscription on both sides,and below this a shallow relief of the Staffordshire Police Authority emblem.   Background: John Taylor was fatally injured when pushed from a building while arresting a burglar. The John Taylor Memorial Committee was set up following the death of PC John Taylor who died on duty on 23 November 1986. They award a serving police officer or member of the Special Constabulary who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, performed an act of bravery, or a sporting achievement.

Inscription: In roundel on stone, incised both sides, gold lettering:

NEAR HERE FELL/ P.C./ JOHN/ TAYLOR/ 23RD NOVEMBER 1986

 

Photos: Feb 2006

   

Materials:

Part of work	Material	Dimensions
Monument	Granite, red	85cm high x 18cm deep