Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial
In or near Harlaston.
Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial is a commemorative structure located in the East Midlands. It honours the spontaneous ceasefire during World War I, where soldiers from opposing sides played football on Christmas Day. The memorial serves as a reminder of the shared humanity amidst conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7321, -1.7191
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Edingale
- Postcode
- WS13 8QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tamworth
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/12863069465 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial?
- Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS13 8QX), in the parish of Edingale.
- What is Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial?
- Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS13 8QX.
- Is Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Football Remembers Christmas Truce Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS13 8QX.