Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial
In or near Horsley.
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
- Derby · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located in Derby, postcode DE1 3AE, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Derby, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.9232°, -1.4765°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross. The memorial was erected to commemorate the fallen of The Great War with the inscription "The Great War/1914-1918". A later inscription, "For Faith/And Home/And Righteousness/World War 1939–1945", was added to recognize those men of Derby who died in the Second World War.
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Official information
Derby Computer Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to preserving computing history. Visitors can engage with various exhibits, including vintage games and computers, across six themed rooms.
From the Wikipedia article
The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross. The memorial was erected to commemorate the fallen of The Great War with the inscription "The Great War/1914-1918". A later inscription, "For Faith/And Home/And Righteousness/World War 1939–1945", was added to recognize those men of Derby who died in the Second World War. A plaque commemorates the victims of later conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9232, -1.4765
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 3AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Phone
- +44 1332 899505
- Established
- 1924
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 10am to 4pm
- Official site
- www.derbycomputermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1259847644 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Derby War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Derby War Memorial 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial?
- War Memorial is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 3AE), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial?
- War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 3AE.
- When was War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1924.
- Is War Memorial a listed building?
- War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 3AE.