Memorials & monuments · London
Walthamstow War Memorial
In or near City of London.
Walthamstow 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
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Walthamstow War Memorial is located in Waltham Forest, London, with the postcode E17 4ZF. The nearest railway station is Wood Street, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Walthamstow 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 1418595). 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 Dating from 1922, this is a free-standing stone memorial to the fallen of the First World War with a later inscriptions commemorating the Second World War and subsequent conflicts. The memorial is rectangular in plan and consists of a stepped plinth surmounted by a neo-classical canopy of four Ionic columns supporting an entablature with a dentilled cornice. Within is a tablet inscribed ‘OUR / GLORIOUS / DEAD / “LEST WE FORGET” / 1914-1918 / 1939-1945', with a low relief moulded heraldic shield and foliation above. A plaque inscribed ' IN MEMORY OF / THE FALLEN OF WALTHAMSTOW / 1945 TO THE PRESENT DAY' is applied to the base of the tablet. A sculpture of a mourning woman in classical robes stands on the stepped base, leaning on the plinth with her head bowed. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 17 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walthamstow War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The structure is an important piece of local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5906, -0.0123
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E17 4ZF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087650 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walthamstow War Memorial?
- Walthamstow War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E17 4ZF), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is Walthamstow War Memorial?
- Walthamstow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walthamstow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode E17 4ZF.
- When was Walthamstow War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Walthamstow War Memorial a listed building?
- Walthamstow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walthamstow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Walthamstow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walthamstow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E17 4ZF.