Memorials & monuments · London
Ham War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Ham 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
- Hampton Wick · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hampton Wick, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is TW10 5NB, and entry is free.
About
Ham 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 1445855). 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 Tall cross made of Red Corsehill stone. It rests on a plinth, the front face of which reads 'TO THE MEMORY OF / OUR IMMORTAL DEAD / 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 / THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY / THEIR SOULS FOR GOD'; the left face lists the Fallen of the First World War, the back 'CIVILIANS KILLED BY ENEMY ACTION' and those who 'DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE', and the right lists the Fallen of the Second World War. The plinth rests on a two-step base, the bottom step considerably larger. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 24 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Ham War Memorial is a commemorative structure located at St Andrew's Church in Ham, Richmond Upon Thames. It honors the memory of individuals who died in both World Wars, featuring inscriptions that list the names of the fallen from the First and Second World Wars.
Place summary
Ham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The structure is a notable example of commemorative architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4332, -0.3041
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW10 5NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton Wick — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478739 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ham War Memorial?
- Ham War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW10 5NB), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Ham War Memorial?
- Ham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton Wick, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW10 5NB.
- When was Ham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Ham War Memorial a listed building?
- Ham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton Wick, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW10 5NB.