Memorial

Citizens of the City of Norwich

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Current Location

In front of Norwich City Hall., Guildhall Gardens, St Peter's Street, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1ND, England

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TG 22909 08514

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Stone of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 20223
Description: A stone of remembrance with four steps leading up to it. The dedication is written on the front face of the stone. The coloured Arms of the City of Norwich is flanked by four figures at the top centre of the stone. A laurel garland is carved in relief below the dates. Rectangular stone planters placed in front of the stone with two large round planters placed at either end of the line. Paving stone commemorating Corporal Sidney Day V.C. in front of the memorial.
Inscription: OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ REMEMBERING ALSO ALL OTHERS OF THIS CITY WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY Left side: 1914/ 1918 Right side: 1939/ 1945

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): SIR EDWIN LUTYENS, Architect
MR PAUL DE MONCHAUX, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 2011: gardens reopened, with memorial resited more prominently and a new bronze structure. Sept 2007: The redevelopment is planned to begin in 2008. It will take 2 years and cost £4m. 2006: Norwich Council plans to redevelop the Memorial Gardens at a cost of £3.1 million. The aim is to make the garden an area for civic events and make access easier by removing steps and steep ramps to it. 1938: As the new City Hall was nearing completion, the last of the old municipal buildings between the City Hall and Market Place were demolished. The area was cleared and turned into the memorial gardens and the war memroial was moved to the new site. Sep. 1983 War Memorial Garden Terrace listed Grade II (ID 229590) June 1972 War Memorial listed Grade II (ID 228741)

Ceremonies

Unveiled

9 October 1927

A permenently disabled ex-soldier, Mr Bertie Alfred Withers, a clerk in the Divisional Commercial Superintendent's office at Norwich Thorpe Railway Station.

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Citizens of the City of Norwich

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Memorial Details

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History

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Reason for move

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