Memorials & monuments · London
London Zoo War Memorial
In or near Tyburn.
London Zoo 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
- Camden Town · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The London Zoo War Memorial is located in Camden, London, with the postcode NW1 4SX. The nearest railway station is Camden Town, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
London Zoo 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 1434655). 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 A slender, octagonal turret 5m tall and 1m across on a three-step, post-war plinth. There are attached shafts at the angles and tall round-headed openings on each face, below a steep pyramidal cap surmounted by a cross. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
The London Zoo War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located within Regent's Park in London. This memorial commemorates the contributions of zoo staff during wartime. It is an example of early 20th-century memorial architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5349, -0.1523
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 4SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1919
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Town — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.royalparks.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477679 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Zoo War Memorial?
- London Zoo War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 4SX), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is London Zoo War Memorial?
- London Zoo War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Zoo War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 4SX.
- When was London Zoo War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1919. Designed by John James Joass.
- Is London Zoo War Memorial a listed building?
- London Zoo War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is London Zoo War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, London Zoo War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to London Zoo War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 4SX.