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Nicholson War Memorial

Nicholson War Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min

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Nicholson War Memorial is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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The Nicholson War Memorial in Leek, Staffordshire, England is a 1925 war memorial. It was commissioned by local manufacturer Sir Arthur Nicholson and his wife Lady Marianne, née Falkner, in memory of their son Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson, who was killed in action at Ypres, Belgium, in 1915, at the age of 24; and in memory of all the other local men who died fighting in World War I. It now has plaques commemorating and naming 535 Leek and district men and women who died during World War I and World War II.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Nicholson War Memorial in Leek, Staffordshire, England is a 1925 war memorial. It was commissioned by local manufacturer Sir Arthur Nicholson and his wife Lady Marianne, née Falkner, in memory of their son Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson, who was killed in action at Ypres, Belgium, in 1915, at the age of 24; and in memory of all the other local men who died fighting in World War I. It now has plaques commemorating and naming 535 Leek and district men and women who died during World War I and World War II. It is one of the tallest war memorials in the country at 90 feet (27 m) and was restored in 2010–2012.

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Coordinates
53.1056, -2.0207
Address
Sparrow Park

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Where is Nicholson War Memorial?
Nicholson War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Is Nicholson War Memorial a listed building?
Nicholson War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.