Memorials & monuments · London
East London Blitz Memorial
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East London Blitz Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tower Gateway · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
East London Blitz 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 2008, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Poplar and Limehouse parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area E1W.
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Official information
The East London Blitz Memorial is a sculpture located at St Saviour's Dock footbridge in Butler's Wharf, London. It was created in 1995 from Finnish granite and commemorates the impact of the Blitz during World War II.
Place summary
The East London Blitz Memorial is a modern memorial located in Tower Hamlets, London (postcode E1W). Established in 2008, it commemorates the impact of the Blitz during World War II on the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5046, -0.0680
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1W 1UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Established
- 2008
- Nearest railway station
- Tower Gateway — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.peterrandall-page.com
Sources
- osm: n697624988 (ODbL)
- commons: The Peace Dove Sculpture, Hermitage Wharf Riverside Memorial Garden, Wapping.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East London Blitz Memorial?
- East London Blitz Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1W 1UJ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is East London Blitz Memorial?
- East London Blitz Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East London Blitz Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1W 1UJ.
- When was East London Blitz Memorial built?
- Built or established in 2008.
- Is East London Blitz Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East London Blitz Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East London Blitz Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Gateway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1W 1UJ.