Memorials & monuments · London
Bethnal Green War Memorial
In or near City of London.
Bethnal Green War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bethnal Green · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bethnal Green War Memorial is located in Tower Hamlets, London, with the postcode E2 0ET. The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, which is 0 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bethnal Green War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Bethnal Green and Stepney parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 0.0 km away. Postcode area E2.
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Heritage listing
Details Granite gabled cross, replete with crucified Christ sculpture. This rests on a cairn like plinth of stones, one of which bears the inscription "REMEMBER". This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Bethnal Green War Memorial commemorates the victims of the Bethnal Green tube shelter disaster, the worst civilian disaster of World War II. Visitors can learn about the tragic events of March 3, 1943, when a crowd of people seeking safety in the underground shelter became trapped, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.
Place summary
Bethnal Green War Memorial is located in Tower Hamlets, London, postcode E2. This memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in conflicts, serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5275, -0.0552
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E2 0ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Phone
- 01474 702513
- Nearest railway station
- Bethnal Green — 0 km
- Official site
- stairwaytoheavenmemorial.org
Sources
- osm: n12650079075 (ODbL)
- commons: London Borough of Tower Hamlets - Bethnal Green War Memorial - 20230330173356.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethnal Green War Memorial?
- Bethnal Green War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E2 0ET), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Bethnal Green War Memorial?
- Bethnal Green War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bethnal Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E2 0ET.
- Is Bethnal Green War Memorial a listed building?
- Bethnal Green War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bethnal Green War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bethnal Green War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bethnal Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E2 0ET.