Memorials & monuments · London
Tilbury War Memorial
Tilbury 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tilbury 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 1471691). 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 A First World War clock tower memorial, with added names from Second World War, the Malaysian Emergency and the Falklands Conflict. MATERIALS: painted limestone with bronze plaques. DESCRIPTION: a tall square tower with Roman Ionic corner pilasters supporting a deep entablature, set on a low pedestal and crowned by a block with a round clock face on each side and a ball finial. Inscribed into the front face of the pedestal is MAY JUSTICE MERCY & PEACE/ PREVAIL AMONG THE NATIONS. There are two further bronze plaques on the pedestal, the first of which reads FOR YOUR TOMORROW WE/ GAVE OUR TODAY. AT/ THE GOING DOWN OF THE/ SUN AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. The second reads IN HONOURED MEMORY TO/ LOCAL SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ FREEDOM AND PEACE IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-18./ SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-45./ MALAYA 1950 AND FALKLAND 1982. The memorial is set within a paved area in front of the municipal buildings in Civic Square.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tilbury War Memorial is located in London and is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4616, 0.3646
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM18 8AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
Sources
- wikidata: Q87488323 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tilbury War Memorial?
- Tilbury War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM18 8AD), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- Is Tilbury War Memorial a listed building?
- Tilbury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tilbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tilbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tilbury War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RM18 8AD. It sits within the Thurrock parliamentary constituency.