Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens
In or near City of London.
War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1921, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hackney South and Shoreditch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area E8.
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Official information
The War Memorial at St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is a commemorative site honoring those who served in conflicts. Visitors can reflect on the memorial's significance and enjoy the surrounding gardens.
Place summary
The War Memorial in St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is located in London, specifically in the unparished area of Hackney (postcode E8). Established in 1921, it serves as a modern tribute to those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5497, -0.0536
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E8 1GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Th-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.hackneygallery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n4020077069 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, St. John-at-Hackney Churchyard - London. (5030296710).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens?
- War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E8 1GY), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens?
- War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E8 1GY.
- When was War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E8 1GY.