Memorial

Medical Men and Women of The British Empire and Commonwealth

BMA WW2 Memorial

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Current Location

Inside courtyard, not visible from street, BMA House, Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 9JP, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 29932 82464

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast group
WMR Reference Number: 63148
Description: A small bronze fountain of intertwined serpents central in a circular lead-lined pool is surrounded by raised steps of portland stone. A dedication is inscribed on the front vertical face of the stepped area. Four large statues on pedestals representing Sacrifice, Cure, Prevention, and Aspiration surround the pool joined by low railings on either side. The entire grouping stands upon a circular disc of flagstones with a cast dedication located in front of the steps. The names appear to be in a book of remembrance, images attached.
Inscription: On step to fountain: IN MEMORIAM 1939-1945. Bronze plaque: IN HONOUR OF THE MEDICAL MEN AND WOMEN OF/ THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR.

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 546
Died: 546

History

Maker(s): James Woodford OBE, Designer
Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: British Medical Association

Ceremonies

Unveiled

02 November 1954

President of the British Medical Association

Dedicated

02 November 1954

Archbishop of Canterbury

Conservation

Custodian: British Medical Association

Components

Fountain

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II*

List Entry: 1378969

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Medical Men and Women of The British Empire and Commonwealth

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

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Conservation

Components

Medical Men and Women of The British Empire and Commonwealth

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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