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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Citizens of York

    Overview

    Source: Copyright Peter Alhadeff

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    Current Location

    War Memorial Gardens, Leeman Rd, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6FZ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 59837 51920

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    © WMR-30915

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    30915
    Description
    TALL TAPERING CRUSADER STYLE CROSS ON STEPPED PLINTH
    Inscription
    (SOUTH FACE) TO THE CITIZENS OF YORK. 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945 (NORTH FACE) THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • SIR EDWIN LUTYENS, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    24th June 1925

    HRH THE DUKE OF YORK KG

    Dedicated

    24th June 1925

    Archbishop of York

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 30FT


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good