Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
In or near Tyburn.
War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury — 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
- Parsons Green · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is located in London, postcode SW6 7HU. The nearest railway station is Parsons Green, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1450604). 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 stands on a two-stepped concrete base, formerly railed. A plain 4’ stone cross stands on a 3’ plinth, which breaks forward to the east from a wall of three stone panels of the same height. The central east-facing panel of the plinth is inscribed as follows: THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THIS PARISH TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THEIR GALLANT KINSFOLK WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 LORD ALL PITYING, JESU BLEST, GRANT THEM THINE ETERNAL REST Ninety names were originally inscribed onto the other panels, almost all now illegible. 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, 30 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is located in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (SW6). This memorial is recognised as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4815, -0.2066
- District
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Parish
- Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW6 7HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Parsons Green — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479081 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW6 7HU), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Parsons Green, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW6 7HU.
- When was War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury a listed building?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Parsons Green, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW6 7HU.