Memorial

Monument to Women Of World War Two

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Current Location

In the centre of Whitehall between Cabinet Office and Ministry of Defence, Westminster, City Of Westminster, Greater London, SW1A 2AS, England

TQ 30154 79954

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Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 51288
Inscription: (East and west faces) THE WOMEN OF WORLD WAR II (South face) This memorial was raised to/ commemorate the vital work done by/ nearly seven million women in/ World War II (North face) Unveiled by/ Her Majesty the Queen/ July 9 2005

Maker(s): JOHN W MILLS ARCA PPRBS FRSA, Sculptor
Art Founders Ltd, Founder / Foundry
Costs: £1.3 million
Sponsor Type: other
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: £1 million was given by Heritage Lottery Fund, the remainder was raised by public subscription.
Maintenance History: Originally planned to be next to statues of WW2 Field Marshals on south side of Whitehall. The statue of Sir Walter Raleigh was removed to make room and relocated to Greenwich. Museum of London Archaeology Service monitored site of memorial during the excavation.

Unveiled

09 July 2005

HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Cenotaph

Height: 7000mm

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good