Memorials & monuments · London
Guards Memorial
In or near London.
Guards Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Guards Memorial, the nearest railway station is Charing Cross, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SW1A 2BE.
About
Guards Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1926. Address: Horse Guards Road, London. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.5045°, -0.1295°.
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Heritage listing
The Guards Memorial, also known as the Guards Division War Memorial, is an outdoor war memorial located on the west side of Horse Guards Road, opposite Horse Guards Parade in London, United Kingdom. It commemorates the war dead from the Guards Division and related units during the First World War, and of the Household Division in the Second World War and other conflicts since 1918.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Guards Memorial is a tribute to the soldiers of the Household Cavalry, which includes the Life Guards and The Blues and Royals. Visitors can learn about the history and significance of these regiments within the British Army.
From the Wikipedia article
The Guards Memorial, also known as the Guards Division War Memorial, is an outdoor war memorial located on the west side of Horse Guards Road, opposite Horse Guards Parade in London, United Kingdom. It commemorates the war dead from the Guards Division and related units during the First World War, and of the Household Division in the Second World War and other conflicts since 1918.
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Background
Architecture
The cenotaph memorial was designed by H. Chalton Bradshaw. The other three sides each bear a bronze panel, one to either side depicting military equipment and the one to the rear depicting artillery in action. The statues and panels were cast by the William Morris Art Bronze Foundry using bronze taken from German guns melted down after the First World War. Above the five statues, the cenotaph also bears an inscription written by Rudyard Kipling, whose only son John was killed in action while serving the Irish Guards at the Battle of Loos in September 1915: "To the Glory of God // And in the memory of the // Officers Warrant Officers // Non Commissioned Officers & // Guardsmen of His…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5045, -0.1295
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 2BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1926
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.4 km
- Opening
- 16 October 1926
- Official site
- householdcavalry.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w151297138 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Guards Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Guards Division War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guards Memorial?
- Guards Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 2BE), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Guards Memorial?
- Guards Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Guards Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1A 2BE.
- When was Guards Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1926.
- Is Guards Memorial a listed building?
- Guards Memorial is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Guards Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Guards Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Guards Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 2BE.