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    Memorial

    National Firefighters WW2

    National Firefighters WW2, Left

    Source: Copyright Francis Mullan

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    Current Location

    On the South side of St Paul's Churchyard at the top of the new City Walkway, which leads from the Millenium Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to Carter Lane., National Firefighters Memorial, Carter Lane, City of London, City Of London, Greater London, EC4V 5EY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 32054 81044

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast figure
    WMR Reference Number
    11777
    Description
    Three uniformed firefighters in steel helmets. Two Branch Men hold a fire hose while a Sub Officer directs others. Octagonal base bearing names. Relief to Firewomen on pedestal depicts Despatch Rider and Incident Recorder.
    Inscription
    [[BLITZ]] / THE HEROES / WITH GRIMY FACES / WINSTON CHURCHILL / IN HONOUR AND MEMORY / OF THOSE FIREFIGTHERS WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / DEFENCE OF THE NATION / 1939-1945 / THIS MONUMENT WAS COMMISSIONED / BY THE FOUNDER MASTER OF THE / GUILD OF FIREFIGHTERS SUPPORTED / BY PUBLIC AND SERVICE DONATIONS / MCMXC / SCULPTOR= JOHN W MILLS ARCA FRBS / THE MEMORIAL WAS RE-DEDICATED / THE UNITED KINGDOM / FIREFIGHTERS NATIONAL / MEMORIAL / AND UNVIELLED BY / THE ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL / (PATRON OF THE FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL CHARITIES TRUST) / 16 SEPTEMBER, 2003 / THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED / BY HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH / THE QUEEN MOTHER ON 4 MAY 1991 (Names)
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Maker(s)
    • JOHN W MILLS ARCA PPRBS FRSA, Sculptor

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    4th May 1991

    HM QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER

    Rededicated

    16th September 2003

    HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL

    Components

    Steps

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Figures

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    • Daily Telegraph 12 Mar. 1991
    • The Times 21 Mar. 1991
    • The Legion May/ June 2011 p.66 Article on the sculptor John W Mills.