Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds War Memorial
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Leeds War Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Leeds War Memorial is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Leeds War Memorial stands on Victoria Square on the Headrow, to the east of Town Hall and to the south of Leeds City Art Gallery in Leeds, England. It was erected as a memorial to those who had fallen in the First World War. The memorial was designed by Henry Charles Fehr (1867–1940) and unveiled on 14 October 1922 by Viscount Lascelles.
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Background
History
.]] Following the First World War the Royal Academy invited sculptors to submit models for war memorials. Fehr submitted a design less conventional than the more traditional cenotaph memorials. The design was successful and adopted most notably by Leeds but also by Eastbourne, Lisburn and Lockerbie. The memorial was initially erected in City Square before being relocated to Victoria Square off the Headrow.
Description
The memorial is of a marble 'pyramid' obelisk topped with a bronze angel of peace holding roses. The angel was added in 1992 as a replacement for Fehr's original angel of victory with a sword and wreath which was damaged during a storm. This was similar to the angels currently atop of war memorials in Colchester and Eastbourne. The obelisk is flanked by 'Peace releasing a dove' on the north side and 'Saint George and the Dragon' on the south. The corners of the obelisk are adorned with owls; being the heraldic symbol of the City of Leeds.
Visiting
Today the memorial is the centre of Leeds' remembrance day obligations. Adjacent to the memorial are mountings for three flag poles which are brought in for the ceremony.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7998, -1.5477
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS1 3AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.speakerscornertrust.org
Sources
- osm: node/52170074 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Leeds War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeds War Memorial?
- Leeds War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS1 3AH), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Leeds War Memorial?
- Leeds War Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeds War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS1 3AH.
- When was Leeds War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Leeds War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leeds War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeds War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS1 3AH.