Memorials & monuments · London
East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial
In or near City of London.
East Greenwich Gas Works 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
- North Greenwich · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial is located in Greenwich, London, with the postcode SE10 0FQ. The nearest railway station is North Greenwich, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
East Greenwich Gas Works War 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 1926, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Greenwich and Woolwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is North Greenwich, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area SE10.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial unveiled in 1926. MATERIALS: grey Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: the South Metropolitan Gas Company Workers Memorial comprises a monolith, with roughly hewn sides and a polished front face. The face contains an inscription and the names of the 79 employees of the company who died during the First World War. The principal dedicatory inscription, located at the top of the front face, reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THOSE EMPLOYEES OF THE SOUTH/ METROPOLITAN GAS COMPANY ATTACHED TO/ THE EAST GREENWICH, PHOENIX WHARF, AND/ ORDNANCE WHARF WORKS, WHO, IN RESPONSE/ TO THE CALL OF THEIR KING AND COUNTRY,/ SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES DURING THE GREAT WAR. Below are the names of the 79 fallen individuals, along with their rank and regiment, or which force they served in. * Pursuant to s1(5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’) it is declared that these aforementioned features are not of special architectural or historic interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
The East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial is located in London, within the unparished area of Greenwich (postcode SE10). Established in 1926, this modern memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4953, 0.0121
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 0FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Phone
- 0208 293 1904
- Established
- 1926
- Nearest railway station
- North Greenwich — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday
Sources
- osm: n7081190469 (ODbL)
- commons: East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial (01).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial?
- East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 0FQ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial?
- East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is North Greenwich, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 0FQ.
- When was East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1926.
- Is East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial a listed building?
- East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Greenwich Gas Works War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is North Greenwich, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 0FQ.