Memorials & monuments · London
Civilian Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
Civilian Memorial — War memorial, dating to 2006.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oval · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Civilian Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 2006, it dates from the modern period. The original architect was Richard Kindersley. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SE11.
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Official information
The Tinworth Pillar is a historic memorial located in Kennington Park, originally part of a large ornamental fountain erected in 1872. It features a bas relief decoration and was created by sculptor George Tinworth, depicting a scene titled 'The Pilgrimage of Life'. The fountain was damaged during the Blitz and the sculpture was removed in 1981 due to vandalism.
Place summary
The Civilian Memorial is a modern memorial located in the Lambeth area of London, postcode SE11. Established in 2006, it was designed by architect Richard Kindersley. The memorial commemorates the impact of war on civilians.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4836, -0.1102
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE11 4DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 2006
- Nearest railway station
- Oval — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n10879668696 (ODbL)
- commons: Memorial to Kennington Park shelter bombing (2238098147).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Civilian Memorial?
- Civilian Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE11 4DA), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Civilian Memorial?
- Civilian Memorial — War memorial, dating to 2006.
- How do I get to Civilian Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE11 4DA.
- When was Civilian Memorial built?
- Built or established in 2006. Designed by Richard Kindersley.
- Is Civilian Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Civilian Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Civilian Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE11 4DA.