Memorials & monuments · London
St George's Gardens War Memorial
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St George's Gardens 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
- Shadwell · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
St George's Gardens War Memorial is located in Tower Hamlets, London, with the nearest railway station being Shadwell, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
St George's Gardens 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 1924, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Bethnal Green and Stepney parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shadwell, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area E1.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. CANNON STREET ROAD E1 4431 (East Side) St George's Gardens War Memorial TQ 3480 22/744 II GV 2. War memorial with slender, tapered white stone shaft, bas relief carvings sword and leaves. Stepped plinth. The lantern tower of St George in the East is a prominent feature in this part of Stepney. The church with its associated rectory, walls, gates, railing and memorial forms a group around St George's Gardens: its former churchyard. Listing NGR: TQ3476380827 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, 17 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 205836 Legacy System: LBS
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Place summary
St George's Gardens War Memorial is located in London, within the Tower Hamlets unparished area. Established in 1924, it is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its historical significance in commemorating those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5103, -0.0594
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1 0EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Phone
- 0207 790 5166
- Established
- 1924
- Nearest railway station
- Shadwell — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: n8102380505 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial St George's Church 14 Cannon Street Road E1 0BH.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St George's Gardens War Memorial?
- St George's Gardens War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1 0EW), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is St George's Gardens War Memorial?
- St George's Gardens War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St George's Gardens War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shadwell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1 0EW.
- When was St George's Gardens War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1924.
- Is St George's Gardens War Memorial a listed building?
- St George's Gardens War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St George's Gardens War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St George's Gardens War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St George's Gardens War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shadwell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1 0EW.