Memorial

Deptford - WW1 and WW2

Deptford - WW1 and WW2 War Memorial

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Current Location

At the junction with Lewisham Way, Upper Brockley Road, New Cross, Lewisham, Greater London, SE14 6PD, England

TQ 36935 76505

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Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 12281
Description: A column of Portland stone, approximately 7 metres high, standing on a double base and surmounted by a flaming torch, the whole structure being raised on a number of steps. Above the second base are the figures of a soldier on the east side and a sailor on the west side, both standing with heads bowed.
Inscription: DEPTFORD'S/ TRIBUTE TO/HER GALLANT SONS/ WHO WERE FAITHFUL / UNTO DEATH/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945

Maker(s): "Services rendered by the Borough Surveyor", Unknown
Mr. W. Richards, 333 Brockley Road, Sculptor

Unveiled

7 July 1921

Maj.-Gen., Sir Charles Townshend, M.P.

Dedicated

7 July 1921

Bishop of Southwark

Column

Height: 7 metres

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1406592