Memorials & monuments · London
War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall)
In or near City of London.
War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) — 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
- London City Airport · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The war memorial at the former St Mark's Church is located in Newham, London, with the postcode E16 2DA. The nearest railway station is London City Airport, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1406974). 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 The memorial, of polished grey granite with leaded lettering, takes the form of a Celtic cross set on a tall pedestal with a pedimented top, which in turn rests on a three-stage plinth. The principal inscription reads: 'In memory / of / the men / of / Silvertown / who gave their lives / in the / Great War / that we might live / 1914-1918'; to which has been added, 'and in the / Second Great War / 1939-1945'. The four faces of the upper section are inscribed, 'Remembrance', 'Honour', 'Unity' and 'Courage'. The plinth is inscribed, 'Their names shall live for ever'. 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
The war memorial at the former St Mark's Church, located in the unparished area of Newham, London, is a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5026, 0.0426
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E16 2DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Ham and Beckton
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- London City Airport — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675908 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall)?
- War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E16 2DA), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall)?
- War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall)?
- The nearest railway station is London City Airport, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E16 2DA.
- When was War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) a listed building?
- War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) free to visit?
- Yes, War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall) is free to enter.
- How do I get to War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall)?
- The nearest railway station is London City Airport, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E16 2DA.