Memorials & monuments · South East England
Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Gillingham War Memorial is a First World War memorial designed by FW Doyle-Jones, unveiled in 1924. It commemorates local residents who lost their lives in both World Wars and the Korean War, featuring a tall stone pylon with intricate carvings and inscriptions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration is a memorial located in London. It honours the achievements of Dr. Bannister, the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. The memorial serves as a tribute to his contribution to athletics and sports history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3904, 0.5410
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME7 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gillingham and Rainham
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 0.8 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12258444716 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration?
- Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME7 1HL), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration?
- Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME7 1HL.
- Is Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration a protected site?
- Yes — Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration free to visit?
- Yes, Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dr. Roger Bannister CBE Commemoration?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME7 1HL.