Memorials & monuments · London
Principle War Memorial
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Principle War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1925-09-25.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penge East · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Principle 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 1925, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Beckenham and Penge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penge East, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SE20.
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Official information
The Bridge House Theatre is a community-focused venue in Penge, South East London, offering a variety of theatrical productions throughout the year. It features a 50-seat black box theatre that provides an intimate setting for performances, supporting local talent and underrepresented voices.
Place summary
The Principle War Memorial is a modern memorial located in Bromley, London, SE20. Established in 1925, it commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4165, -0.0558
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE20 7HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Established
- 1925
- Nearest railway station
- Penge East — 0.3 km
- Official site
- thebridgehousetheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n10958517800 (ODbL)
- commons: Penge War Memorial, Penge High Street SE20 - geograph.org.uk - 2581281.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Principle War Memorial?
- Principle War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE20 7HB), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Principle War Memorial?
- Principle War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1925-09-25.
- How do I get to Principle War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penge East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE20 7HB.
- When was Principle War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1925.
- Is Principle War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Principle War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Principle War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penge East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE20 7HB.