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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Lest We Forget 1918-2018

In or near Colchester.

Free admission

Lest We Forget 1918-2018 is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Abbots Road leading to Old Heath - geograph.org.uk - 2073469

John Firth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lest We Forget 1918-2018 is a public memorial in Essex, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area CO2.

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Official information

Lest We Forget 1918-2018 is a memorial dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices made during the First World War and subsequent conflicts. Visitors can explore various memorials and commemorative installations that honor those who served.

Place summary

Lest We Forget 1918-2018 is a memorial located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England. This memorial commemorates the centenary of the end of the First World War.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8729, 0.9079
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Colchester, unparished area
Postcode
CO2 8RP
Parliamentary constituency
Harwich and North Essex
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town1.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lest We Forget 1918-2018?
Lest We Forget 1918-2018 is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 8RP), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
What is Lest We Forget 1918-2018?
Lest We Forget 1918-2018 is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lest We Forget 1918-2018?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO2 8RP.
Is Lest We Forget 1918-2018 free to visit?
Yes, Lest We Forget 1918-2018 is free to enter.
How do I get to Lest We Forget 1918-2018?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 8RP.