Memorials & monuments · North West England
Oldham War Memorial
In or near Manchester.
Oldham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Oldham War Memorial, you can take a train to Mills Hill station, which is approximately 4.1 km away. The postcode for the memorial is OL1 3BP. Entry is free.
About
Oldham War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1923. Coordinates: 53.5422°, -2.1112°.
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Heritage listing
Oldham War Memorial is a war memorial in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, comprising a large bronze sculpture group on a granite plinth. It was built to commemorate the men of Oldham who were killed in the First World War. Bronze plaques on the wall of the churchyard nearby list the fallen, including Mabel Drinkwater, a nurse who died after an operation at Oldham Royal Infirmary. A mechanised roll of honour was added in the 1950s, listing the men from Oldham who were killed in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Oldham War Memorial is a historic site that commemorates the sacrifices made by local residents in various conflicts. The memorial is part of the town's heritage and serves as a place for reflection and remembrance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Oldham War Memorial is a war memorial in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, comprising a large bronze sculpture group on a granite plinth. It was built to commemorate the men of Oldham who were killed in the First World War. Bronze plaques on the wall of the churchyard nearby list the fallen, including Mabel Drinkwater, a nurse who died after an operation at Oldham Royal Infirmary. A mechanised roll of honour was added in the 1950s, listing the men from Oldham who were killed in the Second World War. The memorial became a Grade II listed building in 1973 and was upgraded to Grade II* in December 2016.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The memorial was unveiled by General Sir Ian Hamilton on 28 April 1923, before a crowd estimated at over 10,000, and dedicated by the Bishop of Manchester, William Temple. and rededicated on 10 November 2013. In 2016 the memorial's listing was upgraded to II*.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5422, -2.1112
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL1 3BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill — 4.1 km
- Opening
- Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Sources
- osm: n3084281931 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Oldham War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oldham War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldham War Memorial?
- Oldham War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL1 3BP), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Oldham War Memorial?
- Oldham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oldham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL1 3BP.
- When was Oldham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Is Oldham War Memorial a listed building?
- Oldham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oldham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Oldham War Memorial is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Oldham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Oldham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oldham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL1 3BP.