Memorial

Leyton And Leytonstone

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Current Location

HARROW GREEN, Harrow Rd, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, Greater London, E11 3HR, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 39190 86129

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 12547
Description: GRANITE PILLAR SURMOUNTING STEPPED BASE the bottom step of which is circular and the upper steps semi-octagonal WREATHS IN RELIEF ON EACH TOP FACE OF THE PILLAR. SMALL TIE MOULDINGS AT BASE OF PILLAR. The site around the Memorial is laid out with curbing posts and chains, and each of the entrances to the site is flanked by 2 piers, the front piers supporting 2 electric light standards.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD. / IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO SERVED. / IN SYMPATHY WITH THOSE WHO SUFFERED / AND / IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE / OF THE MEN OF / LEYTON AND LEYTONSTONE / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS / 1914 - 1918 - 1939 - 1945

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): William Griffiths and Co Ltd, Mason

Ceremonies

Unveiled

21-11-1925

Lt General Sir Francis Lloyd GCVO KCB DSO

Dedicated

21-11-1925

Bishop Suffragan of Barking

Conservation

Custodian: The title deed of the memorial was handed to the care of the District Council by Capt D M Smith JP (Chairman of the Memorial Trustees) at the unveiling ceremony.

Components

Pillar

Height: C 7000MM

Width: C 1500MM

Depth: C 1500MM

Made from: Granite - Cornish

Condition: Good

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Leyton And Leytonstone

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Memorial Details

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