Memorials & monuments · London
Whitgift School War Memorial
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Whitgift School 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
- South Croydon · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Whitgift School War Memorial, the nearest railway station is South Croydon, located 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CR2 6YT.
About
Whitgift School 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 1442708). 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 FIRST WORLD WAR CROSS A cross fleury atop a pillar, splaying at the bottom to rest on an octagonal plinth, all of Hopton Wood stone. The front face bears the inscription: IN / REMEMBRANCE / OF OUR DEAD / 1914 - 1919 / VINCIT QVI PATITVR; four of the other faces bear carvings of the shields of Whitgift School, Croydon, Surrey and Canterbury diocese. The plinth rests on an octagonal stone base. SECOND WORLD WAR MURAL A large rectangular mural depicting two globes, one for each hemisphere, between which is a cross fleury. Above this an inscription reads: TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD; with '1939' and '1945' either side of the globes. At the bottom, to either side and between the globes, it reads: BY / SEA / LAND / AIR / VINCIT QVI PATITVR. Vincit qui patitur is the motto of the school and is Latin for 'Who perseveres, conquers.' 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, 2 March 2017. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/03/2017
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Whitgift School War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. It stands as a significant tribute within the school grounds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3600, -0.1005
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR2 6YT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Nearest railway station
- South Croydon — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478509 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitgift School War Memorial?
- Whitgift School War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR2 6YT), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Whitgift School War Memorial?
- Whitgift School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitgift School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Croydon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR2 6YT.
- Is Whitgift School War Memorial a listed building?
- Whitgift School War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whitgift School War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whitgift School War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitgift School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Croydon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR2 6YT.