Memorials & monuments · London
World War 1 Memorial
In or near Shortlands.
World War 1 Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penge East · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
World War 1 Memorial 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 Beckenham and Penge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penge East, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area SE20.
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From the Wikipedia article
This is a List of World War I Memorials and Cemeteries in Alsace. Alsace saw heavy fighting and the loss of life during World War I, as the Western front cut through the area. Because of this, there are several memorials and cemeteries dedicated to those who lost their lives in the area during the war.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4186, -0.0485
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE20 7PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Penge East — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n10958545130 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Holy Cross Church - geograph.org.uk - 3139504.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: World War 1 Memorials and Cemeteries in Alsace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World War 1 Memorial?
- World War 1 Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE20 7PQ), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is World War 1 Memorial?
- World War 1 Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to World War 1 Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penge East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE20 7PQ.
- When was World War 1 Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is World War 1 Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, World War 1 Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to World War 1 Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penge East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE20 7PQ.