Where is North London Railway War Memorial?

North London Railway War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E2 8FF), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.

How do I get to North London Railway War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Hoxton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E2 8FF.

Is North London Railway War Memorial a listed building?

North London Railway War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is North London Railway War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, North London Railway War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to North London Railway War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Hoxton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E2 8FF.

Memorials & monuments · London

North London Railway War Memorial

Also known as: North London Railwaymen War Memorial

In or near City of London.

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

North London Railway War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

North London Railway War Memorial, memorials & monuments in London — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Hoxton · 0.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The North London Railway War Memorial is located in Hackney, London, with the postcode E2 8FF. The nearest railway station is Hoxton, which is 0 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

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North London Railway War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1921, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hackney South and Shoreditch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hoxton, about 0.0 km away. Postcode area E2.

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Heritage listing

Details Cenotaph-like column, made of Hopton Wood stone, standing atop a granite base and tapering slightly to a cornice. The front face of the memorial bears a relief of a laurel wreath, with the inscription below: IN MEMORY OF / NORTH LONDON / RAILWAYMEN / WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919. The other three faces bear the names of the Fallen. 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, 6 June 2017.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The North London Railway War Memorial commemorates railwaymen who lost their lives during the Great War. Originally unveiled at Broad Street Station in 1921, it has since been relocated and rededicated at Hoxton. The memorial features the names of sixty-five fallen railwaymen inscribed on its stone panels.

Place summary

The North London Railway War Memorial is located in the Hackney area of London, postcode E2. Established in 1921, this modern memorial commemorates the railway workers who served in wartime. It is designated as a Grade II listed building.

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Coordinates: 51.5315, -0.0758
District: Hackney
Parish: Hackney, unparished area
Postcode: E2 8FF
Parliamentary constituency: Hackney South and Shoreditch
Established: 1921
Nearest railway station: Hoxton — 0 km
Official site: www.railwaymen-nlr.org.uk

Sources

osm: n6397141921 (ODbL)
wikipedia: North London Railway War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: NLR War Memorial rededication panel portrait.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North London Railway War Memorial?: North London Railway War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E2 8FF), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
What is North London Railway War Memorial?: North London Railway War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to North London Railway War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Hoxton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E2 8FF.
When was North London Railway War Memorial built?: Built or established in 1921.
Is North London Railway War Memorial a listed building?: North London Railway War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is North London Railway War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, North London Railway War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to North London Railway War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Hoxton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E2 8FF.