Memorial

Bexley Men - WW1 and WW2

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War Memorial, Hurst Road and Parkhill Road, Bexley, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1HT, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 49242 73602

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1214
Description: Two stepped octagonal base surmounted by plinth, and cross. Inscription carved on the sides of the plinth. Bronze sword placed on the front face of the cross.
Inscription: Front face: IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE BEXLEY MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918/ LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND WE FOR ENGLAND DIED Other faces: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 66
Died: 66
Information shown: Surname, forename.
Order of names: Surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 32
Died: 32
Information shown: Surname.
Order of names: Surname.

History

Maker(s): Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, Architect
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: The site on whihc the memorial stands was bought from Christ Church College, Oxford. It was on land that had been part of the Manor of Bexley. This had been owned by William Camden (1551-1623). On his death he bequethed the manor site to Christ Church College.
Maintenance History: 1991: Tender put out for the renovation of the memorial. Work to consist of cleaning and recutting of inscription.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

14 November 1920

BRIGADIER GENERAL PHIPPS HORNBY VC, CB, CMG

Dedicated

14 November 1920

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Bexley Men - WW1 and WW2

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Bexley Men - WW1 and WW2

Current Location

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

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