Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park
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Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Smethwick War Memorial in Victoria Park, the nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is B66 3NU.
About
Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1077115). 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 SANDWELL MB HIGH STREET SP 0288 SW Smethwick 20/96 War Memorial, Victoria Park GV II First World War Memorial. Circa 1920. Granite and bronze. A tapering column of square plan with re-entrant corners, raised on steps and splayed outwards at bottom where rests on base. Above a moulded cornice is a cap with flaming urn. Facing the road there is a carved wreath. Attached to the front, on a base with curved front, is a bronze statue of a woman hold- ing an olive branch. Attached to the base is a plaque inscribed: "Wait but for the yield of all our toil and God shall not forget". Attached to the left and right hand return sides of the base are bronze relief panels. The left hand one shows an infantry scene. The right hand one shows ships with biplanes flying overhead. Listing NGR: SP0232188070 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, 18 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 219307 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Smethwick Heritage Centre is a museum and community hub that showcases the town's history through various exhibits. Visitors can participate in free activities and access resources like family history workshops and technology assistance.
Place summary
Smethwick War Memorial is located in Victoria Park, West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its historical significance reflects the local dedication to remembering wartime sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4905, -1.9672
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 3NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Phone
- +44 121 555 7278
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Friday 10:30am–2:30pm
- Official site
- www.smethwick.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26343488 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park?
- Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 3NU), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park?
- Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 3NU.
- Is Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park a listed building?
- Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park free to visit?
- Yes, Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smethwick War Memorial, Victoria Park?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 3NU.