Memorials & monuments · London
Finchley War Memorial
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Finchley 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
- West Finchley · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Finchley War Memorial, take the train to West Finchley station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is N12 8GB, and entry is free.
About
Finchley War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6124°, -0.1780°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Finchley War Memorial (IWM Ref:10972) is located in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, outside the United Services Club. It was unveiled by Viscount Lascelles on 13 November 1925, an event that was attended by thousands of people. The memorial is dedicated to 1,000 servicemen and women from Finchley who died in World War I. After the ceremony, dignitaries addressed a tightly packed gathering in the St Kilda Hall. Finchley sent over five thousand men to the Colours.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Finchley War Memorial (IWM Ref:10972) is located in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, outside the United Services Club. It was unveiled by Viscount Lascelles on 13 November 1925, an event that was attended by thousands of people. The memorial is dedicated to 1,000 servicemen and women from Finchley who died in World War I. After the ceremony, dignitaries addressed a tightly packed gathering in the St Kilda Hall. Finchley sent over five thousand men to the Colours. Finchley United Services Club.
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Background
History
The memorial remembers those servicemen and women up to the present day who have died in conflict and also their loved ones, family and friends who they left behind. A service of remembrance occurs every year on Remembrance Sunday at the memorial with a two minute long silence and the Last Post sounds followed by a March Past. Ballards Lane is closed at this time so that relatives and members of the community can pay their respects. Recorded IWM Ref: 10972. Barnet Press 4 February 1922 Finchley Branch of the British Legion has acquired 'St Kilda' in Ballards Lane as a club. Martin Coyle. The memorial was Grade II listed by Historic England in April 2019. A separate and original memorial in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6124, -0.1780
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- N12 8GB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Finchley and Golders Green
- Nearest railway station
- West Finchley — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n4977967041 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Finchley War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Finchley War Memorial 5 April 2016 01.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Finchley War Memorial?
- Finchley War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N12 8GB), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Finchley War Memorial?
- Finchley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Finchley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is West Finchley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode N12 8GB.
- Is Finchley War Memorial a listed building?
- Finchley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Finchley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Finchley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Finchley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is West Finchley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N12 8GB.