Memorials & monuments · London
Featherstone Boys School War Memorial
In or near Colnbrook.
Featherstone Boys School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Southall · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Featherstone Boys School War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Southall, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is UB2 5JT.
About
Featherstone Boys School War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1455366). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details War memorial at Featherstone Boys School, designed by William Thomas Curtis, FRIBA, with sculpture by John Tweed, unveiled 16 February 1921. MATERIALS: Portland stone memorial wall with bronze soldier figure. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a three-part canted limestone wall capped with a projecting stone cornice which shelters the memorial inscriptions. This structure supports a small tapering stone plinth with a bronze figure of a soldier leaning on his rifle. Below the overhanging cornice is a bracket with a carved wreath hanging from it. The memorial sits on a single stone step. The inscription on the memorial reads TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ OLD BOYS OF THIS SCHOOL/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR 1914 – 1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Featherstone Boys School War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4980, -0.3956
- District
- Ealing
- Parish
- Ealing, unparished area
- Postcode
- UB2 5JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ealing Southall
- Nearest railway station
- Southall — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Featherstone Boys School War Memorial?
- Featherstone Boys School War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode UB2 5JT), in the parish of Ealing, unparished area.
- What is Featherstone Boys School War Memorial?
- Featherstone Boys School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Featherstone Boys School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Southall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode UB2 5JT.
- Is Featherstone Boys School War Memorial a listed building?
- Featherstone Boys School War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Featherstone Boys School War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Featherstone Boys School War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Featherstone Boys School War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Featherstone Boys School War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Featherstone Boys School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Southall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode UB2 5JT.