Memorial

Hammersmith - WW1 and WW2

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Current Location

On Shepherd's Bush Green., Shepherd's Bush Green, Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith And Fulham, Greater London, W12 8LP, England

TQ 23640 79867

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Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast figure
WMR Reference Number: 11916
Description: A winged bronze figure of peace on a small hemisphere. The figure holds a sword in the right hand and a laurel wreath in the left hand. The figure stands on a Portland stone pedestal with two plaques on the front face.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL AND/ HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS BOROUGH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ In the sight of the unwise/ they seem to die yet, is their hope/ full of immortality./ ALSO OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945

Unveiled

1st Nov 1922

UNKNOWN

Figure

Height: 9FT

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Pedestal

Height: 9FT

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

LONDON'S OPEN AIR STATUARY by GLEICHEN 166 Source: Image Library Published:LONGMAN'S, GREEN & CO 1928 LONDON
London Remembers: https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/hammersmith-war-memorial