Memorials & monuments · London
Hornsey War Memorial
In or near City of London.
Hornsey 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
- Highgate · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hornsey War Memorial is located in Haringey, London, with the postcode N8 8JU. The nearest railway station is Highgate, which is 1.3 km away. Admission is free.
About
Hornsey War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1921. Coordinates: 51.5842°, -0.1311°.
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Heritage listing
Hornsey War Memorial is located in Park Road, Hornsey, in London, in front of the Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre, formerly the Hornsey Central Hospital, formerly the Hornsey Memorial Hospital. The address in 2023 is 151 Park Rd, London N8 8JD. The memorial commemorates the men of the borough who died in the First World War and is in the form of a small red-brick chapel with Portland stone dressings. It was designed by George Lethbridge and dedicated in 1921. The names of the dead are inscribed on plaques inside the chapel. The chapel was renovated in 2007–09 when the old hospital was demolished and a new one built in its place. It is grade II listed with Historic England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Park Road Leisure Centre and Lido offers a variety of swimming sessions and lessons for all ages and abilities. Visitors can enjoy lane swimming, an outdoor pool, and a soft play area for children.
From the Wikipedia article
Hornsey War Memorial is located in Park Road, Hornsey, in London, in front of the Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre, formerly the Hornsey Central Hospital, formerly the Hornsey Memorial Hospital. The address in 2023 is 151 Park Rd, London N8 8JD. The memorial commemorates the men of the borough who died in the First World War and is in the form of a small red-brick chapel with Portland stone dressings. It was designed by George Lethbridge and dedicated in 1921. The names of the dead are inscribed on plaques inside the chapel. The chapel was renovated in 2007–09 when the old hospital was demolished and a new one built in its place. It is grade II listed with Historic England. Adjacent to the chapel is a small grassed area with stone benches and a modern V-shaped memorial wall into which the original plaques relating to the erection of the memorial have been set.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5842, -0.1311
- District
- Haringey
- Parish
- Haringey, unparished area
- Postcode
- N8 8JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hornsey and Friern Barnet
- Phone
- +44 20 8341 3567
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday - 6.30am to 9pm; Weekends - 8am to 5pm; Bank holidays - 8am to 6pm
- Official site
- www.haringey.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: n10685668353 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hornsey War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hornsey War Memorial 10.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hornsey War Memorial?
- Hornsey War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N8 8JU), in the parish of Haringey, unparished area.
- What is Hornsey War Memorial?
- Hornsey War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hornsey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode N8 8JU.
- When was Hornsey War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Hornsey War Memorial a listed building?
- Hornsey War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hornsey War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hornsey War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hornsey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N8 8JU.