Memorials & monuments · London
Postal Workers' War Memorial
In or near City of London.
Postal Workers' 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
- Farringdon · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Postal Workers' War Memorial is located at postcode EC1R 3AL in Islington, London. The nearest railway station is Farringdon, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Postal Workers' 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 1420357). 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 War memorial to postal workers, 1920. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is in the form of an aedicule with Ionic columns and a broken semi-circular pediment. It frames a stone tablet inscribed with the names of 130 men. Within the tympanum is a gilt wreath and sword, inscribed within: ‘PRO PATRIA / ET LIBERTATE; a plaque beneath is inscribed: TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF / OUR HEROIC COMRADES WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919. The base is inscribed: ‘SUBSCRIBED FOR AND ERECTED BY THEIR COLLEAGUES / OF THE WESTERN POSTAL DISTRICT / AS A LASTING TRIBUTE TO THEIR SELF-SACRIFICE’. The plinth has a metal plaque commemorating those lost in the Second World War, inscribed ‘1939-1945’ with the names of 56 men. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Postal Workers' War Memorial is a tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of postal workers during wartime. Visitors can explore the memorial's design and its significance in honoring those who served.
Place summary
The Postal Workers' War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates the contributions and sacrifices of postal workers during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5246, -0.1111
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1R 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Phone
- +44 20 7833 2674
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Farringdon — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.emmahilleagle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087658 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Postal Workers' War Memorial?
- Postal Workers' War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1R 3AL), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Postal Workers' War Memorial?
- Postal Workers' War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Postal Workers' War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Farringdon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1R 3AL.
- When was Postal Workers' War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Postal Workers' War Memorial a listed building?
- Postal Workers' War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Postal Workers' War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Postal Workers' War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Postal Workers' War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Farringdon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1R 3AL.