Memorials & monuments · London
Stairway to Heaven Memorial
In or near City of London.
Stairway to Heaven Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bethnal Green · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stairway to Heaven Memorial is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Stairway to Heaven Memorial commemorates the victims of the Bethnal Green tube shelter disaster, which occurred on March 3, 1943, resulting in 173 deaths. The site serves as a place of remembrance for the tragedy, where memorial services are held annually to honor those who lost their lives and to reflect on the impact of the disaster.
Place summary
The Stairway to Heaven Memorial is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the sacrifices made by service personnel and is designed to reflect a sense of peace and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5272, -0.0551
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E2 0ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Phone
- 01474 702513
- Nearest railway station
- Bethnal Green — 0 km
- Official site
- stairwaytoheavenmemorial.org
Sources
- osm: way/1201502228 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stairway to Heaven Memorial?
- Stairway to Heaven Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E2 0ET), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Stairway to Heaven Memorial?
- Stairway to Heaven Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stairway to Heaven Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E2 0ET.
- Is Stairway to Heaven Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stairway to Heaven Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stairway to Heaven Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E2 0ET.