How do I get to Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum?

The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS13 8QX.

How do I get to Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum?

The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS13 8QX.

Public art & sculpture · West Midlands

Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum

In or near Harlaston.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Lichfield Trent Valley · 6.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 2009. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

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The Polish Forces War Memorial is located within the National Memorial Arboretum in the West Midlands. Established in 2009, it commemorates the contributions and sacrifices of Polish forces during various conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant tribute within a broader landscape dedicated to remembrance.

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Four humble toy soldiers, each painted bronze and glued back-to-back atop a two-pence piece, created by Dr. Andrzej Meeson-Kielanowski, provided the inspiration behind the monument's design. It was decided that the statue design would be based on the concept and would comprise four sculptures of typical members of the main branches of the Polish Armed Forces: the Air Force, the Army, the Navy and the Polish Underground Home Army. The airman is a Polish pilot from RAF 303 Squadron during the Battle of Britain; the Underground figure is a woman courier wearing civilian clothes; the army is represented by a typical Polish soldier from the battle of Monte-Cassino; the seaman is a crew member of…

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Coordinates: 52.7245, -1.7262
County: Staffordshire
District: Lichfield
Parish: Edingale
Postcode: WS13 8QX
Parliamentary constituency: Tamworth
Established: 2009
Nearest railway station: Lichfield Trent Valley — 6.5 km

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wikidata: Q7209909 (CC0)
wikipedia: Polish Forces War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum?: Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS13 8QX), in the parish of Edingale.
What is Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum?: Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum?: The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS13 8QX.
When was Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum built?: Built or established in 2009.
Is Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum free to visit?: Yes, Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum is free to enter.
How do I get to Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum?: The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS13 8QX.

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